Lobbying

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• A lobbyist may face a cooling-off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably seen to have a sense of obligation towards that lobbyist because of political work—both paid and unpaid.

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• A lobbyist may face a cooling-off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably seen to have a sense of obligation towards that lobbyist because of political work—both paid and unpaid.

Lobbyists prepare for ‘very serious’ Carney government prioritizing economy, trade and housing

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers

NewsBY IREM KOCA

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2025: lobbyists prepare for ‘significant reset’ as federal election begins

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT AND SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

Mexico and the U.S. play rough with public records and information regulators. What about Canada?

OpinionBY KEN RUBIN

To Become “Super,” Canada’s energy policy needs to match our potential

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Opinion

• BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

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• BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

News

• BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

• So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

• So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

Researcher, advocacy group hoping for ‘cabinet co-ordination’ on digital files with new AI and digital innovation ministry

NewsBY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD, PAUL PARK

Carney’s new cabinet balances change with experience, analysts say

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

Podcast

‘Ally is a verb’: How to do your part for reconciliation, with Rose LeMay

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2024

News

Who’s in and who’s out of Carney’s post-election cabinet?

Podcast

‘This really is an intergovernmental struggle’: The view from Alberta, with Jared Wesley

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Senator Boehm to talk about ‘Finding Canada’s place in a Disordered World’ on May 12

Podcast

What you need to know about the party platforms, with Kevin Page

News

Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

News

MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $280,600

Podcast

Why you should believe the polls, with Frank Graves

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

Tripling of boreal wildfire emissions since 2001 show ‘growing vulnerability’ of Canada’s northern forests: new U.K. study

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Pre-budget talks, public transit funding, and safety led September lobbying

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Cannabis industry seeks change as part of profits go up in smoke under outdated tax regime: stakeholders

NewsBY STUART BENSON

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• A final version of Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to help Canada achieve a net-zero electrical grid by 2035, are expected to be published later this year.

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• A final version of Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to help Canada achieve a net-zero electrical grid by 2035, are expected to be published later this year.

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Nearly half of Canada’s public servants are now millennials, but Gen X holds onto management reins

NewsBY SOPHALL DUCH

Nearly half of Canada’s public servants are now millennials, but Gen X holds onto management reins

NewsBY SOPHALL DUCH

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Politics This Morning

Yes, ministers

Carney unveils his post-election cabinet

Former diplomats talk foreign policy at Ottawa summit

Unemployment stats for April incoming

top 100 lobbyists

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Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

Top 100 Lobbyists: Pandemic ushers in explosion of lobbying activity

Lobbying the money man: Morneau draws interest from wide range of government-relations practitioners

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

Growing the Métis economy must be a national priority for the renewed government

A letter to Prime Minister Carney, from Rose LeMay

Collaboration is Canada’s innovation superpower

Vote for ‘we’ instead of ‘me’ in this election

Political staff

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

At least seven ex-staffers will soon be taking seats as first-time MPs

Key hands behind Pierre Poilievre’s 2025 Conservative campaign

Take two: more ex-staffers running in the federal election

parliament hill

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

McKay to host panel on ‘Rethinking the One China Policy’ on April 30 in Ottawa

Obed to talk about ‘Charting Canada’s Arctic Future’ in Toronto on April 23

Canadian International Council co-hosts conference on ‘Liberal democracy in the rearview mirror?’ April 15 in Toronto

Media

Carney’s first post-election presser ‘a rare olive branch’ to Canadian media after election night slight: former gallery journalist

The true election loser? The mainstream press

How many questions did federal leaders take at their daily campaign press events?

Election ads: from Conservatives’ ‘dark,’ ‘dramatic’ approach to Liberal and NDP’s ‘classic’ and ‘tried and true’

Finance and Budget

Carney must lead efforts to transform Canada’s economy

Carney just signalled the end of market liberalism—and the start of sovereign reconstruction

Canada’s small businesses and consumers need open finance to navigate economic uncertainty

Women’s safety is economic policy—what our next government must do now

Legislation

Prioritizing privacy is good for Canada

Parties’ housing platforms unlikely to significantly improve affordability: experts

Time for Canada to strengthen its digital sovereignty

MP Serré reups call for extra funds, legislation to address northern Ontario seat loss

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