Registry of Lobbyists

Search Alerts Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is an advanced search alert?
    • A search alert is an email notification letting you know that new results are available based on your criteria entered in the Advanced Registry Search. Search alerts are run daily and are easy to set up.
  2. What is a 12 month activity search alert?
    • A search alert is an email notification letting you know that new or modified results are available based on your criteria entered in the 12-Month Activity Search. Search alerts are run daily and are easy to set up.
  3. How do I create a search alert?
    • Perform a search in either the 12 month activity or advanced search.
    • On the results page, click the Create Alert button.
    • Enter a name for your search alert and your email address.
    • After submitting the create alert page, you will receive an alert activation email to which you will need to respond.
  4. Will my email address be shared?
    • No. The email you use for the search alerts will not be used for any other purpose other than to send you the alerts and will not be shared with any other organization. When you no longer have active alerts, your email address is removed from the system.
  5. How many alerts can I set up?
    • You can have up to 10 alerts per email address.
  6. How often are alerts sent out?
    • Search alerts are sent daily. An email is sent when new results for any of your search alerts are found during the daily verification.
  7. What information is included in a search alert notification email?
    • The alert notification email will include:
      • A list of all your current active alerts you currently have
      • The number of new results for each alert and a link to view
      • A link to view the results for each of your alerts
      • A link to unsubscribe any of the alerts
  8. How long will my alerts continue to run?
    • Search alerts will last 12 months after activation. A notification will be sent 10 days prior to expiry, which also will allow you to renew the alert.
  9. How do I stop alerts if I no longer need them?
    • You can unsubscribe from any alert at any time. A link to unsubscribe is included in every notification email.
  10. Can I modify an existing alert I have created?
    • No. Once you have created an alert, it is not possible to modify the criteria. If you wish to change alert criteria, simply access your existing search, modify the criteria, and create a new alert. You can then unsubscribe from the original alert you no longer require.
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