Lobbyists note lack of ‘feeding frenzy’ that normally precedes federal budget

However, lobbyists are pushing pre-budget consultations, copyright, innovation and defence as the House returns this week.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has signalled the federal budget will be tight this year and while some lobbyists say that means the government is tuning out lobbyists on pre-budget consultations, others say it's business as usual.

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