A man is shown in silhouette from the waist up, in front of a written order for a publication ban.

How publication bans can frustrate your right to know what's happening in the courts

Ban on identity of B.C. man who claimed responsibility for unsolved murder lifted after 13 years

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Former Liberal minister’s pandemic-era role in medical supply deal renews concerns over insider access

Former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps maintains she wasn't required to register as a lobbyist

IJF nominated for general excellence by the Digital Publishing Awards

Ottawa-based reporter Patti Sonntag’s work on federal procurement also recognized by Michener Awards

Jerry Zhong, an East Asian man in glasses, a white shirt and a black suit jacket, smiles as he poses next to Takashi Murakami, who is wearing a blue octopus hat and suit.

Fraud and embezzlement by CEO led to failure of prominent Vancouver condo developer, majority owner claims

Coromandel Properties investor says more than $150 million was lost through Jerry Zhong’s misappropriation

This Week's

Lobbying Roundup

What is the lobbying roundup?

Each week, the IJF publishes 5 insights from our four lobbying databases showing who wants laws changed and who is asking for government money at the federal level and in every province across Canada. Think of it as your weekly dose of public policy news before it becomes news.

1. Company supports Ford’s plan to cut Mexico out of free trade 2. Modular builders lobbying after nod in Liberal housing plan 3. Nuclear company wants more modular reactors in Saskatchewan 4. Space defence on agenda at federal minister's roundtable 5. City of Calgary employees worried about pension security

Coal company lobbying Alberta government for lenient definition of open pit mine

Legal definitions would determine whether proposed ban is effective or enforceable, experts say

An ad shows LMIA in white block letters against a red background for sale for $500.

Government to pay for web monitoring service to detect fraud in foreign worker program

Contract notice follows IJF, CBC investigation finding online sellers advertising fake jobs to migrants on Facebook, Kijiji

IJF reporter nominated for prestigious Jackman Award

B.C. reporter Zak Vescera’s research and stories on a global fraud scheme one of five finalists in national awards

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Tenders and awards from BC and the federal government.

Ottawa unveiled billions in funding days before election call — targeting millions at key Alberta ridings

“It’s just yet another example of the rules of the game tilting in favour of the governing party,” professor says

A billionaire, a right-wing activist and a fundraising consultant who loves the CBC — meet the people trying to sway your vote

Third-party advertisers are spending millions to influence voters

Right-wing influence group behind Canadian Crime Watch page

Crime content used in Canada Proud's anti-Carney campaign

A splitscreen image showing Liberal Leader Mark Carney on the left and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on the right.

‘Condo king,’ Paw Patrol producer and White Spot owner hosted fundraisers for Poilievre and Carney

Here are some of the powerful people throwing fundraising parties for Canada’s next prime minister

Pierre Poilievre stands behind a lectern and gestures with his left hand while Mark Careny makes a similar gesture with his left hand.

Dozens of real estate executives among guests at Carney, Poilievre fundraisers

As parties pitch plans to address the housing crisis, developers spend up to $1,750 each to rub elbows with a future prime minister

Man in a patterned blue shirt speaks at a podium. He is flanked by another man on the left and a woman in glasses on the right.

BC Greens call for regulator reform over secret exemption given to oil company

The BC Greens say secrecy around BC Energy Regulator compliance and enforcement is ‘completely unacceptable'

Lobbying Roundup

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