Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct
A lobbyist may face a cooling off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably seen to have a sense of obligation towards that lobbyist because of political work—both paid and unpaid.
Lobbyists should be sure to familiarize themselves with the lobby rules because anyone who volunteered for a political candidate in the federal election may face a “cooling-off” period before engaging in advocacy based on the extent of their involvement in the campaign, ...
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