Lobbyists concerned potential rule changes could hinder volunteer opportunities in campaigns

Proposed changes to the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct include a mandatory one-year cooling-off period for lobbyists following political activities such as door-to-door canvassing during an election campaign.
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a list of draft updates to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Dec. 15. A consultation period for the draft updates is currently open, and will close on Feb. 18.
Lobbyists are raising red flags in the wake of proposed changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, which they say could restrict their ability to volunteer in even minor roles on political campaigns during elections. “There are bad apples in any profession, and so it's no different in our profe...

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