Amazon is seeking contract opportunities with the Canadian government despite its public dispute with the federal innovation minister over the company’s decision to close seven warehouses in Quebec. Canadian lawyers have concerns about proposed regulations that would allow the federal government to fine dishonest or unauthorized immigration representatives. And U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff talk continues. This time, the president is going after imported steel and aluminum… and Canadian steel producers aren’t happy. 

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