Goose Digital October 8, 2026

On October 6, 2026, Anton Boegman, Canada’s Foreign Influence Commissioner (the Commissioner) appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The Commissioner’s appearance focused on low registration compliance, a massive gap in initial expectations, and sharp criticism from Conservative opposition MPs. Registration Deadline - The...

Goose Digital September 10, 2026

In British Columbia, communicating with government officials to influence policy, funding, or decision-making carries strict legal duties under the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA). For many organizations - particularly non-profits, trade groups, and small businesses - navigating these regulatory burdens can feel daunting. To bridge the gap between compliance and policy,...

Admin August 18, 2026

With the recent coming into force of the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) and its associated regulations on August 4, 2026, Canada has introduced a broad framework aimed at enhancing transparency around foreign influence in Canadian political and governmental processes. Central to the regime is a public registry...

Goose Digital April 15, 2026

The integrity of the democratic process is the cornerstone of any free society. In Canada, as technological advancements and global political shifts create new challenges, our legislative framework must evolve to meet them. On March 26, 2026, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-25 (the Bill), also known as the Strong...

Admin March 27, 2026

In the world of government relations, "transparency" is more than a buzzword, it is a legal mandate that is currently undergoing its most significant evolution in a decade. On March 9, 2026, Commissioner of Lobbying Nancy Bélanger appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy...

Admin February 20, 2026

On January 3, 2026, the federal government published the draft Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Regulations (Regulations) for public consultation in the Canada Gazette. The public consultation closed on February 2, 2026. The federal government has faced heavy criticism for the failure to implement the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability...

Admin October 20, 2025

On September 17, 2025, the House of Common’s Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (the “Committee”) adopted a motion to undertake a comprehensive review of the Lobbying Act (Canada) (the “Act”). The Committee will assess the Act’s “…effectiveness in ensuring transparency and ethical conduct in lobbying activities…”....

Admin July 21, 2025

On July 16, 2025, the federal Commissioner of Lobbying announced sweeping changes that will significantly affect Canada’s lobbying regime. The changes announced in the new interpretation bulletins will dramatically impact public and private companies and organizations lobbying federal public officials.   Key takeaways The registration threshold for in-house lobbyists is...