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Transparency | Fairness | Impartiality | Independence

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

Rules

Lobbying Act, Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, advice and interpretation, 5-year post-employment restriction

Registration and compliance

How to register and report your lobbying activities, verifying monthly communication reports

Registry of Lobbyists

Login or create an account, register and submit info, search the registry, view data statistics

Info session

Request an information session to learn more about the rules related to lobbying at the federal level

Investigations

Investigation process, post-convictions prohibitions, divulge information, info for subjects and witnesses

Reports and publications

Investigation reports, annual reports, departmental plans, etc.

Parliamentary activities

Appearances before parliamentary committees

Collaboration and networks

Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners Network, and Council on Governmental Ethics Laws

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News

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New interpretation of the registration threshold

Commissioner Bélanger issues new interpretation of a significant part of duties, which takes effect in January 2026.


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Commissioner Bélanger releases annual report for 2024-25

Explore the highlights and key statistics of 2024-25: 


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If you lobby

Communications with DPOHs must be reported.

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Are you being lobbied?

Things to consider.

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5-year post-employment prohibition on lobbying

A prohibition on lobbying applies to former DPOHs.

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