Gifts and hospitality rule changes may be hardest adjustments under new code of conduct, say lobbyists

The 2023 edition of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct came into force on July 1.

Megan Buttle, president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada, spoke to the House Ethics Committee on Feb. 17 to discuss the third edition of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. She told The Hill Times that most of the updated code has been 'really well-received' by lobbyists, although sponsored-travel restrictions may be difficult for some.ParlVu screen capture

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

July 3, 2023

Changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct came into force at the start of July, and some lobbyists are facing a rethink of how they approach campaigns or offer travel to public office holders under the new restrictions.

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