ELEMENTS OF CANADIAN LOBBYING LEGISLATION

Canada has over two decades of experience in administering legislation on lobbying. During this time, growing expectations for government transparency and integrity have resulted in lobbying remaining in the spotlight and on the political agenda. The Lobbyists Registration Act was Canada's initial federal legislation regarding the registration of lobbyists. It came into force in 1989. Since then, the legislation has been amended on a number of occasions. In 2008 the legislation was amended and renamed the Lobbying Act.