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Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia Look to Reform Their Lobbying Regimes

The provinces of Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia recently introduced changes to their respective lobbying legislation. SASKATCHEWAN - Bill 615, The Lobbyists Amendment Act, 2019 (Bill 615) was introduced on March 7, 2019...more

4/5/2019  /  Canada , Lobbying , Lobbyists

Lobbying and Election Finance Reform: Roundup of Recent Developments

British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Ontario have recently introduced significant changes to their respective lobbying and election finance regimes; the Yukon has introduced a new lobbying regime, and Prince Edward...more

Final Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Supervision Framework in Effect

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) recently published the final version of its Supervision Framework (2018 Framework), which took effect October 1, 2018. The 2018 Framework outlines the principles and processes...more

Summer Update: Lobbying and Election Finance Reform in Alberta, Prince Edward Island

The provinces of Alberta and Prince Edward Island recently introduced significant changes to their respective lobbying and election finance legislation. ALBERTA - The Province of Alberta recently revised its Lobbyists...more

Communicating with Ontario’s New Government: A Refresher

On June 29, 2018, the new Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, and his cabinet were sworn in, the first change in government in 15 years. The new government has announced wide-ranging plans that will impact sectors as varied as...more

FCAC Report Identifies 11 Best Practices in Financial Consumer Protection

Building on the federal government’s continued commitment to modernize and enhance Canada’s financial consumer protection framework (Framework), the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has released its Report on Best...more

5/23/2018  /  Canada , FCAC , Financial Institutions

A Roadmap to Canada’s Rapidly Changing Lobbying Landscape: Q1 Highlights

Canada’s lobbying landscape is rapidly changing — a number of amendments have recently come into force or been proposed that revise lobbying, election finance and conflict of interest requirements in Alberta, British...more

FCAC Concludes No Widespread Mis-Selling by the “Big Six” Banks

In early 2017, following media allegations that Canadian banks were using high-pressure tactics and practices to sell a broad range of products and services to Canadian customers, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada...more

Election Finances: Recent Reforms in British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick

Election finance rules in British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick have undergone significant reform over the past several months. British Columbia has now imposed monetary limits on political contributions, prohibited...more

Prince Edward Island Lobbying Regime on the Horizon

Recently, the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly passed the Lobbyists Registration Act (Act). The passage of this legislation marks an important step towards establishing a lobbying regime in the province. A...more

Grass-Roots Lobbying Interpretation Updated, New Restrictions Proposed for Former Public Office Holders in B.C.

Lobbying law in Canada is constantly evolving, with new developments occurring monthly. Two such recent developments include the release of an updated interpretation bulletin by the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada...more

10/6/2017  /  Canada , Lobbying , Lobbyists

Lobbying Legislation in Canada: Roundup of Summer Developments

It’s been a busy summer for lobbying law in Canada. With the recent enactment of lobbying legislation in New Brunswick, almost all Canadian jurisdictions now have some form of lobbying law, other than the three territories...more

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Publishes New Supervision Framework

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) recently published its new Supervision Framework, following extensive consultation with stakeholders. The Supervision Framework will come into effect November 1, 2017. It updates...more

5/4/2017  /  Canada , FCAC , Financial Institutions , FRFI

New Lobbying Legislation in Force in New Brunswick

On April 1, 2017, the New Brunswick Lobbyists’ Registration Act (Act) came into force, creating the first regime in New Brunswick to regulate lobbyists and lobbying activity in the province. The proclamation of the Act...more

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