Lobbyists call moves to reform Lobbying Act ‘knee-jerk,’ say it’s not ‘Dodge City’

Lobbyists also suggest better ways to make the lobbying system more accountable and transparent, don't want to punish public policy process.

In the wake of former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer's alleged unregistered lobbying activities, the Commons voted unanimously last week that changes to the Lobbying Act are necessary, but some in the government relations industry say the move to extend the definition of a designated public office ...

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