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Lobbyists Conflicts of Interest

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Conflit d’intérêts : la Cour fédérale examine l’interprétation de la commissaire au lobbying du Canada

Dans l’affaire Democracy Watch v. Attorney general of Canada (l’« affaire Démocratie en surveillance »), la Cour fédérale (la « Cour ») a conclu que la commissaire au lobbying du Canada (la « commissaire ») avait agi de façon...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Court Provides Insight Into Lobbying Commissioner’s Conflict of Interest Interpretation

In Democracy Watch Canada v. Attorney General of Canada (Democracy Watch), the Federal Court (Court) held that the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (Commissioner) acted reasonably in finding that two former employees of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Quebec Elections: Vigilance Is Essential in Interactions With Government Entities and Public Office Holders

In the run-up to the provincial election in Quebec, which is set to take place on October 3, 2022, businesses and organizations should be reminded of the importance of adhering to the framework governing political activity...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Élections au Québec : la vigilance est de mise lors des interactions avec les instances gouvernementales

À l’approche des prochaines élections provinciales québécoises, qui se tiendront le 3 octobre prochain, il est essentiel de rappeler aux entreprises et aux organisations l’importance de respecter le cadre rigoureux qui régit...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Considérations commerciales et juridiques : Élections provinciales de 2022 en Ontario

La campagne électorale provinciale a été déclenchée en Ontario. À l’approche du jour du scrutin, soit le 2 juin 2022, les entreprises et les organisations qui participent ou prévoient participer au processus politique doivent...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Business and Legal Considerations: 2022 Ontario Provincial Election

The Ontario provincial campaign has begun. As we approach Election Day, June 2, 2022, businesses and organizations who engage or are planning to engage in the political process should be mindful of the rigorous third party...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Wrapping Up 2019 with Increased Transparency: Updates on Lobbying Regimes and Conflict of Interest Rules

For the last quarter of 2019, certain amendments to the lobbying regime in British Columbia have been proclaimed into force, and changes have been proposed for the lobbying regime and conflict of interest rules in...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Summer 2019 Update: Lobbying, Election Finance and Conflict of Interest Reform

There have been considerable recent regulatory and legislative changes with respect to lobbying and conflicts of interest regimes at the federal level and in each of British Columbia and Quebec....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

New Ontario Lobbying Rules Take Effect July 2016, May Impact Businesses, Other Organizations

The Ontario government announced on May 16, 2016, that amendments to the province’s lobbying legislation will come into force on July 1, 2016. These amendments will impact not only lobbyists, but also businesses and other...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Guidelines For Corporate Political Activity In Minnesota

In this publication: Lobbyist Registration - - Lobbying Defined. - Definition Of Lobbyist - Lobbyist Registration Lobbyist Report And Record Keeping - - Periodic Lobbyists Reports - Information...more

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