The long-lasting impacts of lobbying during COVID

At a time when there is limited bandwidth in government, collaboration has helped bring more voices and opinions to the table quickly as new policies and programs were drafted and rolled out at record speed.
Capital Hill Group’s David Angus and William Norman chat with Senator Dennis Dawson at a 2017 Beer Canada event in Ottawa. Lobbyists have extroverted personalities—we simply prefer to meet face-to-face. Yet, despite the challenging adjustments brought on by COVID-19, GR professionals found new ways to engage, writes Jason Kerr.
As we look back on a tumultuous year, simply put, lobbying has changed dramatically. Just as every industry and business had to adjust, the lobbyists who represent them showed the depth of their adaptability. The changes thrust upon us in such a short period of time created many challenges and gave ...

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