Maybe You’re a Lobbyist After All: Strict New Federal Guidance Released | Blakes
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Learn about the new guidance from Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner, with major changes to lobbying registration requirements.

Currently, only lobbyists working more than 28 hours a month are required to register with the commissioner of lobbying.

On January 19, 2026, the threshold below which no registration is required will change from 28 hours to 8 hours over a four-week period.

  • iegod@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 days ago

    And that’s problematic. Those without the means to contribute have less lobbying power. That’s inherently not democratic.