New rules of accountability under Canada’s Lobbying Act

New lobbying amendments may be subject to Parliamentary privilege and or Charter scrutiny because they restrict the rights and freedoms of MPs and Senators.

OTTAWA—The Federal Lobbying Act contains a statutory category of "designated public office holder" to refer to officials responsible for high-level decision-making in government. Communications between designated public office holders and lobbyists are currently subject to reporting require...

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