Blurred lines on lobbying, strategic advice after leaving public office, say critics

Designated public officer holders are not allowed to lobby for five years after leaving public office. But critics say there are loopholes in the law.

A former chief of staff to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty taking a job with a national bank and a former PMO adviser moving to a government relations firm indicate that the lines are blurry when it comes to life after public service, say critics. 

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