Summer 2010
Some Observations on the State of Lobbying in Canada
by W. Scott Thurlow, Vice President at TSA
This article appeared in the Summer 2010 issue of Canadian Parliamentary Review.
Lobbying is a legal activity and indeed an important part of the democratic right of individual Canadians to petition the government. In so doing, Canadians inform debate from many different perspectives and this should lead to better public policy. Concerns about the influence of lobbyists have led to considerable regulation of lobbying including changes stemming from the Federal Accountability Act. This article looks at some of the issues facing lobbyists and those who regulate lobbying. Read more . . .
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