Transition to updated lobbyists’ code raised steady questions, but that’s a positive, says lobbying commissioner

July 1 marked the one-year anniversary of the current Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, which introduced rule changes regarding sponsored travel and gifts.

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger says it’s good her office is getting lots of questions about the code as it shows lobbyists want to meet ethical standards.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

July 8, 2024

Questions regarding compliance with the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct have mostly calmed down since the rules were updated last July, although some concerns relating to specific rule interpretations will take more time to be firmly established, according to lawyers who advise...

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