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
Annual Report 2021-22
Commissioner Bélanger tabled her 2021-22 annual report in Parliament, revealing another year of record lobbying activity.
Third and final round of consultation on changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct
We’ve made changes to the draft Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct following careful review of comments received in the previous consultation that ended in Feb. 2022.
5-year post-employment prohibition on lobbying
A prohibition on lobbying applies to former DPOHs.
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