Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct establishes principles, rules of ethical behaviour expected from lobbyists

'I believe that transparency is a pillar of a healthy democracy. The federal lobbying regime, with its public Registry of Lobbyists, is a key tool for transparency,' says Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.

Lobby Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, pictured July 10, 2018, at the Library and Archives Canada delivering a speech to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Lobbying Commissioner's Office. Ms. Bélanger said she has already reached out to new MPs to provide information on the federal lobbying regime. 'The lobbying regime fosters transparency of lobbying activities and ethical conduct in lobbyists. My role as the commissioner of lobbying is to regulate federal lobbying activities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY NANCY BELANGER

January 20, 2020

The lobbying regime fosters transparency of lobbying activities and ethical conduct in lobbyists. My role as the commissioner of lobbying is to regulate federal lobbying activities. The Lobbying Act has been in effect for over...

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