Annual Report 2016-2017

• Message from the Commissioner
• Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada
  • Our Programs
    • Registry of Lobbyists
    • Outreach and Education
    • Compliance and Enforcement
    • Corporate Services
  • Our Organization
• Important numbers in the federal lobbying regime
• Fostering transparent lobbying activities
  • Registry of Lobbyists
    • Registration Process
    • Registrations and registered lobbyists
    • Registration activities
    • Reporting communications with designated public office holders
  • Accessing the Registry
  • Client service standards
• Reaching out to build awareness
  • Outreach to stakeholders
    • Former designated public office holders
  • Connecting with counterparts
• Ensuring compliance with the Act and the Code
  • Reviews and investigations into alleged breaches of the Act or the Code
    • Files closed
    • Administrative review case studies
  • Compliance verifications
    • Monthly communication report verifications
    • Compliance assessments
    • Compliance analysis
    • Compliance audits
    • Media monitoring
    • Compliance with the five-year prohibition – applications for exemption 

Letters

The Honourable George J. Furey
Speaker of the Senate
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to section 11 of the Lobbying Act, I have the honour of presenting to you the ninth annual report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for tabling in the Senate.

This report covers the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

Sincerely yours,

Karen E. Shepherd

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The Honourable Geoff Regan, M.P.
Speaker of the House of Commons
Room 316-N, Centre Block
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to section 11 of the Lobbying Act, I have the honour of presenting to you the ninth annual report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for tabling in the House of Commons.

This report covers the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

Sincerely yours,

Karen E. Shepherd

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255 Albert Street, 10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6A9

Tel: 613-957-2760
Fax: 613-957-3078
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Rapport annuel 2016-2017, Commissariat au lobbying du Canada

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