Lobbying commissioner reappointed while critic claims a ‘negligently weak’ enforcement record
The IJF spoke with Nancy Bélanger about her first seven years and her goals for the coming term
Pierre Poilievre regularly met with directors of oil industry association he deemed a ‘money-sucking lobby group’
Statements attacking industry groups likely to be an effective political strategy, say experts
Chrétien-backed AtkinsRéalis wants Ontario to build new nuclear reactors with its technology
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Farmers lobbying in Ontario amid uncertainty after Trump win
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Climate organization wants federal funding to freeze the cells of endangered animals
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Mining company makes extra push by lobbying for coal mine in Crowsnest Pass
Northback CEO and several other industry leaders are lobbying along with the Coal Association of Canada on mining regulations
Chinese electric vehicle company BYD lobbying in Ontario after Canada announces 100% tariffs on its vehicles
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
The City of Edmonton hires lobbyists to pressure the province. Calgary doesn’t bother
Alberta’s capital city hires former Conservative MP to talk to Danielle Smith’s government
Canada’s biggest cinema chain is lobbying about competition laws after being fined nearly $39-million for deceptive marketing
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Who has the ear of B.C.’s political leaders? The IJF breaks down lobbying by former public officials
Both David Eby and John Rustad have been lobbied by former public office-holders who served under their governments
Media advocacy group wants federal laws to address online advertising’s links to misinformation
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Apple wants to talk technology in health care as Alberta reorganizes its public system
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B.C. attorney general says it’s time to tighten laws on anonymous lobbying campaigns
Niki Sharma says re-elected government would introduce new rules on ‘grassroots’ campaigns after IJF and CBC Vancouver investigation
Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government
Province recently announced funding to build more charter and independent schools
Franchisees feeling the squeeze after federal crackdown on temporary foreign workers
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Elon Musk’s X lobbying about an Ontario bill to regulate the collection of minors’ information online
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Companies are clamouring for defence contracts as ministers promise increased military spending
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
National actors’ union is lobbying to ensure federal contractors adhere to collective labour agreements
Royal Canadian Mint commercial called for non-union actors during dispute between actors and ad agencies
Purdue Pharma Canada wants to discuss Ontario's safer supply rules
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
As the province broadens alcohol licensing rules, delivery app Instacart wants to deliver drinks to Ontarians’ doors
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
The maker of Camel cigarettes is lobbying about a PEI policy to ban youth from ever buying tobacco
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Labatt Breweries says it has concerns about a bill proposing health warning labels on alcohol products
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
New IJF database shines light on political donations and government spending in Vancouver and Victoria
West Coast Accountability tracks campaign contributions and procurement at 3 levels of government in B.C.
Spirits Canada lobbying in Ontario after launching court challenge against LCBO pricing policies
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Powerful employer group lobbying Quebec to let more immigrants in despite federal crackdown
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Major recycling company lobbying B.C. to increase power supply so it can charge its new fleet of electric trucks
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Ford pushes for faster drug approvals after lobbying from former government employees
Fifteen former Ford staffers lobbied for drug giants after leaving government
Quebec company wants federal permits to export armoured trucks to Qatar
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Irving Oil lobbying the government about new greenwashing rules
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WestJet and aircraft mechanics both lobbying the federal government after Canada Day weekend labour dispute
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Pro-pharma lobbying picks up as pharmacare bill nears final approval
Groups opposed to a single-payer pharmacare plan stage communications blitz
Canadian movie theatres are meeting with the federal government after GTA cinemas targeted in shootings potentially linked to organized crime
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Meet the lobbyists connected to Canada's federal party leaders
An exclusive IJF network analysis helps reveal just who knows whom in Ottawa
Toyota wants Canada to build more fuel stations for its hydrogen cars that emit only water vapour
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
A security company wants its drug dogs to be used if Canada allows police to search the mail
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Snapchat’s parent company wants to discuss federal copyright, online harms and cybersecurity laws
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Supplement industry fighting rules that would increase oversight of vitamins and herbal remedies
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Corporate lobbying heats up around governments’ nuclear power plans despite concerns from anti-nuclear advocates
Critics say nuclear too costly and slow to build while supporters back it as a climate solution
Professional women’s soccer league seeks federal help to address equity issues in sports
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
As wildfires blaze across Canada, municipalities want more federal support to prepare for natural disasters
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No plug-in needed: A U.S. company pitches B.C. Transit on its wireless chargers
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
As some consumers boycott Loblaw stores, food suppliers want a ‘mandatory and enforceable’ grocery code
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Pierre Poilievre has met with ‘corporate lobbyists’ multiple times since becoming an MP
The Conservative Leader says he refuses to meet with business interest groups, but public records show otherwise
A property developer that owes tenants over $50M is lobbying about Alberta's ‘life lease’ bill
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Following a turbulent first quarter, Boeing is hoping to secure billions in Canadian defence contracts
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Psychotherapists in B.C. are asking the province to regulate their profession… again
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A British AI firm that worked for the Brexit campaign is pitching its technology in Ontario
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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
Fast fashion giant Shein lobbying about federal law aimed at preventing forced labour
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Facing a U.S. ban, TikTok wants to discuss B.C.’s new online platform regulations
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Ontario nurses looking to adopt minimum nurse-to-patient ratios similar to those in B.C.
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Is it still B.C. wine if the grapes are grown somewhere else?
Importing grapes among multiple requests from wine industry lobbyists after grim harvests
An Alberta non-profit is lobbying after Danielle Smith threatened its funding over safe drug use pamphlets for teens
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Alternative video platform Rumble lobbying over Canada’s attempts to regulate online activity
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UFOs, buried treasure, COVID fines and thousands of monkeys: Introducing Open By Default
Nine fun, strange and thought-provoking reasons to use the IJF’s newest database
Porter Airlines asking for federal help as Lynx becomes the latest airline to take a nosedive
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Music labels representing artists from Taylor Swift to Leonard Cohen want changes to Ottawa’s new AI bill
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
How gig work companies are trying to sway B.C.’s government
The province announced new rules for drivers, but companies are lobbying privately and publicly to reshape them.
From government insider to Loblaw lobbyist: how the food giant tries to sway politicians
It’s not just Jenni Byrne. The company packs its ranks with connected insiders from all political parties
Ontario daycare lobbying over federal program rules as the province faces an uphill battle to $10 per day
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Insurance company wants Alberta to hit the brakes on its plan to limit rate increases for good drivers
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Lobbyists among top attendees of Liberal “cash-for-access” fundraisers in 2023
Large donors met with Trudeau and cabinet in “unethical” scheme
Colleges and universities launch lobbying blitz after international student crackdown
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Sports betting giant FanDuel wants to influence new bill limiting gambling ads targeting children
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying roundup
Rideshare drivers want Ontario to force Uber and Lyft to show how much they make from each fare
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying roundup
Older adult advocacy group wants Canada to prevent the export of drugs to Florida after U.S. ruling
And eight other insights from the IJF's lobbying newsletter
Canadian lending companies want grassroots help to oppose legislation that would reduce predatory loans
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Insurance providers lobbying to ensure federal dental care won’t disrupt private coverage
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Firefighters lobbying for a national fire agency as volunteers quit and wildfires worsen
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Australian billionaire’s coal company seeking approval for mining project rejected in 2021
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An Alberta education non-profit wants ‘oil and gas studies’ to be taught in schools
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NextStar registered to lobby feds days before its plan to hire foreign workers angered opposition
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Former health minister Christine Elliott quietly lobbying on behalf of a for-profit health company in Alberta
And eight other insights from this week’s lobbying newsletter
Mining companies ramp up Ontario lobbying after new law gives minister “all the power”
Critical minerals mining-related lobbying registrations rose after new amendments to Mining Act
Quebec teachers union wants paid leave for workers fleeing domestic violence
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International SOS pitches Global Affairs on its evacuation services as hundreds of Canadians remain trapped in Gaza
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Airbnb hires Liberal insider to lobby as Chrystia Freeland explores short-term rental crackdown
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Real estate developers launch lobbying push for more money from Doug Ford to fast-track building
One third of Ontario Land Tribunal appointees are tied to development groups or Canadian conservative parties
Air traffic controllers lobbying Ottawa for more staff following series of near collisions
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Billionaire Frank Stronach lobbying Ontario to allow his three-wheeled electric vehicle on roads
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Americans dominate foreign lobbying of Canadian politicians
And other insights from the IJF’s lobbying communication reports data
'Exploitative' international student recruitment company lobbying for inclusion in new visa program
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Métis nations lobbying for self-government law following First Nations opposition
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Ontario landlords and developers lobby en masse following Greenbelt fallout
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Nurses lobbying Ontario and Saskatchewan governments to support national pharmacare
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Gambling suppliers lobbying bill that gives First Nations ‘exclusive authority’ over reserve gaming
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Billy Bishop airport lobbying to keep its land lease as groups call for more green space
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Imperial Oil reporting 'challenges' after being ordered to reduce toxic emissions
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Ducks Unlimited wants new law to protect wetlands threatened by housing development
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Former foreign affairs minister John Baird lobbying Doug Ford for electric battery company
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Lobby Roundup: Pokémon lobbying for greater protection of Canadian children’s data despite collecting it
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Lobby Roundup: Developer with ties to Doug Ford lobbying to build housing near Highway 413
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Lobby Roundup: Boeing wants to change Doug Ford’s mind in multi-billion dollar military contract fight
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Lobby Roundup: Canadian bitcoin industry lobbying for tax credits after regulatory crackdown
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Lobby Roundup: Loblaws started lobbying on grocery competition right before Competition Bureau said prices are too high
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Lynx Air is the latest airline to ask for federal money in turbulent times
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Lobby Roundup: Prominent gun control group lobbying to strengthen federal gun laws
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Lobby Roundup: Lyft looking to slow down Ontario’s implementation of a new minimum wage law
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Bell, Telus and CN Rail lobbying against anti-scab legislation promised by Liberals
The Liberals are facing pressure from the NDP and major unions to ban scabs
Lobby Roundup: Constables lobbying to water down law making it easier to suspend police without pay
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying roundup
Coca-Cola and the NHL fighting bill that would ban junk food ads for children
Experts say the law is likely to pass but large companies hope to water it down
Lobby Roundup: Flair Airlines asking for government money to compete with Air Canada and WestJet
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying roundup
Lobby Roundup: AstraZeneca lobbying on drug pricing nationwide after Liberals backtrack on promise to cut pharmaceutical prices
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Lobby Roundup: Leading pro-gun group stops lobbying in Ontario citing Doug Ford’s policies
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Private health clinics lobbying Alberta government for more money ahead of May election
Two companies that registered to lobby also received government contracts
Lobby Roundup: Uber wants to talk with the federal government about testing self-driving cars
And nine other insights from the IJF’s fourth weekly lobbying roundup
Lobby Roundup: Koch Companies registers to lobby Danielle Smith ahead of Alberta election
And nine other insights from the IJF’s third weekly lobbying roundup
TikTok lobbying Alberta, B.C., Manitoba and P.E.I. following government bans
Video-sharing app wants to convince provinces it’s valuable to Canadian content creators
Lobby Roundup: Canada Nickel Company wants money for mine producing key electric vehicle component
And 12 other insights from the IJF’s second weekly lobbying roundup
Lobby Roundup: Enbridge wants Justin Trudeau’s help to send Canadian energy to Europe
And eight other insights from the IJF’s first weekly lobbying roundup
Lobbying commissioner poised to weaken ethics rules despite years of government scandals
David Suzuki and BC Civil Liberties Association oppose the changes
Lobbying has more than doubled under Justin Trudeau
And other findings from the IJF’s analysis of 15 years of lobbying data
National Defence dominates revolving door between government and lobbyists
IJF analysis reveals what government jobs federal lobbyists once had
Lobby groups attended Liberal fundraisers while seeking to influence the government
Attending cash-for-access events could be part of lobbying strategy, data suggests
Donations from affluent urban ridings grease the wheels of politics, new analysis suggests
Ridings in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and other major Canadian cities topped the list of total donations over $200
Opposition parties slam Liberals for continuing to allow lobbyists at fundraisers
Greens, BQ say IJF investigation on cash-for-access events shows need for public financing of parties
How Big Oil’s most powerful lobby group works the backrooms on Parliament Hill
In the second installment of a larger collaboration between Canada’s National Observer and the Investigative Journalism Foundation, we look at the lobbying activities of Canada’s chief fossil fuels lobbying organization.
Opposition parties condemn Trudeau for military exports to authoritarian regimes
NDP, Greens, and BQ question Trudeau’s human rights record after IJF reveals government exports $1.3 billion of arms a year to autocrats
Oil giants lobbying the federal government got $2.6 billion in taxpayer dollars over the past 11 years
Data obtained in a joint investigation by Canada’s National Observer and the Investigative Journalism Foundation shows that federal and provincial government funding to Canada’s largest oil companies is on the rise.
Liberals quietly allow lobbyists to attend cash-for-access fundraisers despite pledging to stop
Most lobbyists who attended the fundraisers were registered to lobby the federal department whose minister was a special guest at the event
Unions, farmers and oil firms: who lobbies cabinet members the most
Meet the lobbyists with the most access to Justin Trudeau’s cabinet
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