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Formal charges may be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of unethical lobbying in Canada

Only six people have been charged since lobbying laws were introduced 35 years ago

Carly Penrose

9 Apr 2024 • 5 min read

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Only six lobbyists have been charged for breaking lobbying laws in Canada. Critics suspect that's only a fraction of the shadowy lobbying that happens in Canada. (Photo via Canva)

Carly Penrose

Carly is a Toronto-based journalist. She holds a master of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work has appeared in the National Post, This Magazine and The Canadian Press.

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