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New temporary program pauses fines for unregistered lobbyists

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The ORL conducts investigations to establish compliance and can impose a monetary penalty or prohibition on lobbying if it finds that a person has not complied.

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Accessing Information in the Lobbyists Registry

Citizens, journalists, organizations, and members of the public can find a wealth of freely accessible information in the Registry. This guide helps readers understand what information is available in...

Apr 23, 2026

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Registrar Speech to the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics

Speech to the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics by Michael Harvey, Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia,

Apr 16, 2026

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Temporary fine freeze for unregistered lobbyists: April 1- September 30, 2026

Starting April 1, for a period of six months, unregistered lobbyists will not face fines for certain violations of the Lobbyists Transparency Act. The "temporary fine freeze" aims to increase transpar...

Apr 1, 2026

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