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Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying
We ensure transparent and ethical lobbying by administering the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. Our responsibilities include maintaining a searchable registry of information reported by lobbyists, providing education to stakeholders, and verifying that lobbyists comply with requirements.
The Commissioner of Lobbying is an independent Agent of Parliament responsible for regulating lobbying at the federal level.
Services and information
Lobbying Act, Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, advice and interpretation, 5-year post-employment prohibition
How to register and report your lobbying activities, verifying monthly communication reports
Login or create an account, register and submit info, search the registry, view data statistics
Request an information session to learn more about the rules related to lobbying at the federal level
Investigation process, post-convictions prohibitions, divulge information, info for subjects and witnesses
Investigation reports, annual reports, departmental plans, etc.
Appearances before parliamentary committees
Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners Network, COGEL and MOU with Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
Corporate information
News
New website and Registry of Lobbyists
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I am excited to have launched our new website and Registry of Lobbyists.
Our goal is to create a user-friendly experience for our visitors. This is one step forward. We will continue to listen to feedback to ensure that the information needed is readily accessible.
I sincerely thank the staff of the OCL who have contributed to making this happen!
Two reports on investigation tabled in Parliament
Commissioner of Lobbying, Nancy Bélanger tabled two reports on investigation:
5-year post-employment prohibition on lobbying
A prohibition on lobbying applies to former DPOHs.
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