As Mark Carney goes all-in on AI, music producers in Canada want assurances their images and body of work will not be used to train the technology
Music industry seeking federal laws banning AI deepfakes
A Brampton, Ont.-based armoured vehicle maker wants the federal government to spend more of its defence dollars at home
Roshel registered to lobby the federal government for contracts with both Canadian and international governments for its multi-purpose armoured vehicle.
Two major gas companies are lobbying federal officials about pipelines as Carney and Guilbeault express different views on the projects
Enbridge, TC Energy lobbying about pipeline policies
A consultant who ran for federal office in April registered to lobby about hydrogen, cryptocurrency, nature conservation and charity funding in Ontario
Six lobbyists will head to Ottawa as MPs after the recent federal election
Major movie theatre chain Cineplex wants B.C. to adopt a “more favourable” movie rating system
Cineplex wants “more favourable” movie ratings in B.C.
Israeli weapons company wants Ontario to use its drones to manage forest fires
Elbit, which has been the subject of protests for its ties to the Israeli military, seeking contracts in Ontario
Tesla wants to meet with the B.C. government after the province excluded the carmaker from EV rebates
Tesla lobbying in B.C. after the province excluded it from charger rebates in a move targeted at Elon Musk
A diabetes drug company and charity are lobbying the Saskatchewan government as Ottawa promises to follow through on pharmacare
Eli Lilly, Diabetes Canada both lobbying in Saskatchewan as the province continues to be non-committal on pharmacare deals with the federal government
Aircraft manufacturer Bell Textron wants to sell helicopters to the Mounties and the Armed Forces
Helicopter company Bell Textron is seeking contracts with the RCMP and the Department of National Defence
A forestry products company and its parent are both lobbying the government of Alberta as the lumber industry faces trade threats from the U.S.
A forestry company and its parent registered to lobby the Alberta government on the same day amid U.S. trade threats for the lumber industry
An office building manager wants to discuss the benefits of in-person work with the Quebec government
An office building owner lobbying to tout the benefits of in-person work for Quebec's civil service
As Carney headed to Washington, a U.S. electric company registered to lobby Ontario in support of Ford’s plan to cut Mexico out of North American free trade
S&C Electric, a U.S.-based company that provides equipment and services for electric power systems, registered to lobby Ontario “in support of the Fortress Am-Can policy.”
An industry group for prefabricated homebuilders is lobbying after Liberals emphasized modular building on the campaign trail
The Modular Building Institute (MBI), an industry lobby group for the modular housing construction industry.
Nuclear companies lobbying across Canada to adopt small modular reactors for low-emissions energy
X-energy Canada, a nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering company, registered to lobby the Saskatchewan government to discuss “SMR technology and its application in Saskatchewan.”
The company that invented the Canadarm met with Defence Minister Bill Blair to discuss marine, space strategy
MDA Space, the Brampton, Ont.-based engineering company that built the famous Canadarm attachment for the International Space Station, reported communicating with Defence Minister Bill Blair in March to participate in “current and future defence programs in space, maritime and aerial domains.”
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
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
‘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
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
Edmonton-based journalist Brett McKay joins the IJF’s reporting team
The IJF’s newest reporter is excited to delve into reporting to reveal ‘backroom’ deals in Alberta
IJF reporters finalists for Canadian Association of Journalists annual awards
Reporters Bethany Lindsay, Zak Vescera and Anusha Siddiqui recognized
Amazon closed a warehouse in this MP's riding. He still owns their stock
IJF analysis finds 10 MPs report owning shares in American tech giant as more and more Canadians boycott the company
As party leaders campaign on housing policies, developer lobbyists arrange meetings with multiple federal politicians
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
TikTok lobbying about privacy, security on its app amid a legal battle with the federal government over its office closure order
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Mining companies want Canada to double down on critical minerals amid U.S. trade war
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Craft brewers lobby for better access to stores as Ontario pulls American brands
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Lockheed Martin wants Canada to change defence contracting rules as Trump threatens annexation
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Lobbying for Arctic submarine contract heats up as U.S. says Canada isn’t doing enough to defend the North
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Ontario PCs dominate fundraising from big donors, including lobbyists
Analysis shows donations over $1,000 make up bulk of money donated to Doug Ford’s party
Bonnie Crombie: Ontario premier, opposition leader or historical footnote?
With Liberals clinging to life in Queen’s Park, Crombie hopes to turn around the party’s odds
Billionaires line up to support Mark Carney in Liberal leadership race
Frontrunners Carney, Freeland both received large donations from ultra-wealthy Canadians
Village that housed 16,000 people fleeing Jasper wildfire wants government funds to keep the local economy afloat
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Canada’s premiers hired Trump-connected lobbyists to secure White House meetings for US$85,000
Premiers doing “everything possible” to avoid devastating effects of U.S. tariffs
Amazon subsidiary seeking federal contracts amid a public fight with the Canadian government
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Only nine of Canada’s 75 largest police services have enough women officers to break up the 'boys’ club,' analysis shows
Policing is “still a tough culture to be in as a woman”
Canadian companies were furiously hiring lobbyists this week, all because of Donald Trump
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
A Toronto law firm is pushing Ontario to settle a $200M class action over axed basic income pilot
And eight other insights from the IJF's lobbying newsletter
An Inuit-language TV channel wants its programming to be part of all basic cable packages in Canada
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Alberta emergency response company wants to help fight wildfires in Saskatchewan
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As its employees face arrests abroad, Barrick Gold is pushing for mineral development policies at home
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Health care dominated Alberta lobbying registry in 2024
A provincial plan to restructure the health care system led to a flurry of lobbying activity last year
Lobbying by the numbers: trends, tidbits and takeaways from a year of lobbying
And lots of other insights from a year of IJF lobbying roundups
16 lobbyists personally met with federal officials more than 100 times each this year, data shows
More than 80% of the busiest consultants in Ottawa used to work in the government
Bankers want Saskatchewan to clarify their role in human trafficking and forced debts law
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Drivers in New Brunswick could get a break at the pumps, but convenience store owners are crying foul
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Lab company continuing its multi-year lobbying push to grow poppies for painkillers in the Prairies
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Spirits producers want to discuss why their products aren’t included in proposed federal ‘tax holiday’
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Meet the groups spending the most on social media ads attacking the carbon tax
Campaign to ‘axe the tax’ supported by former Sask. minister and president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Lobbying commissioner reappointed while critic claims a ‘negligently weak’ enforcement record
The IJF spoke with Nancy Bélanger about her first seven years and her goals for the coming term
Chrétien-backed AtkinsRéalis wants Ontario to build new nuclear reactors with its technology
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Farmers lobbying in Ontario amid uncertainty after Trump win
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Curriculum guideline says students should learn about Alberta’s reputation as ‘most ethical producer of oil in the world’
The framework includes directives to teach students about importance of fossil fuel sector in province’s economy
Climate organization wants federal funding to freeze the cells of endangered animals
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Chinese electric vehicle company BYD lobbying in Ontario after Canada announces 100% tariffs on its vehicles
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
This foreign worker says he paid his own wages — for a cook position that didn't exist
Toronto-area restaurant loses franchise after IJF/CBC uncovers illegal payroll scheme
'With or without job?': Online ads illegally sell jobs to temporary foreign workers
Deals selling job offers to foreign workers for up to $45K are 'outright fraud,' says Toronto immigration lawyer
The City of Edmonton hires lobbyists to pressure the province. Calgary doesn’t bother
Alberta’s capital city hires former Conservative MP to talk to Danielle Smith’s government
Canada’s biggest cinema chain is lobbying about competition laws after being fined nearly $39-million for deceptive marketing
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Media advocacy group wants federal laws to address online advertising’s links to misinformation
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
IJF’s Open By Default database nominated for civic and social impact award
Supporters can vote for their favourite finalists until Oct. 31
Apple wants to talk technology in health care as Alberta reorganizes its public system
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Franchisees feeling the squeeze after federal crackdown on temporary foreign workers
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Influential Canadian PR firm linked to more online campaigns with hazy origins
Lack of disclosure raises concerns about conflicts of interest and misinformation
Elon Musk’s X lobbying about an Ontario bill to regulate the collection of minors’ information online
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Companies are clamouring for defence contracts as ministers promise increased military spending
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National actors’ union is lobbying to ensure federal contractors adhere to collective labour agreements
Royal Canadian Mint commercial called for non-union actors during dispute between actors and ad agencies
Purdue Pharma Canada wants to discuss Ontario's safer supply rules
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
As the province broadens alcohol licensing rules, delivery app Instacart wants to deliver drinks to Ontarians’ doors
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The maker of Camel cigarettes is lobbying about a PEI policy to ban youth from ever buying tobacco
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Labatt Breweries says it has concerns about a bill proposing health warning labels on alcohol products
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Spirits Canada lobbying in Ontario after launching court challenge against LCBO pricing policies
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Powerful employer group lobbying Quebec to let more immigrants in despite federal crackdown
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Investigative Journalism Foundation finalist for two new business of the year awards
The Institute for Nonprofit News and LION Publishers recognize the IJF’s excellence
Major recycling company lobbying B.C. to increase power supply so it can charge its new fleet of electric trucks
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Quebec company wants federal permits to export armoured trucks to Qatar
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Irving Oil lobbying the government about new greenwashing rules
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WestJet and aircraft mechanics both lobbying the federal government after Canada Day weekend labour dispute
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Canadian movie theatres are meeting with the federal government after GTA cinemas targeted in shootings potentially linked to organized crime
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Meet the lobbyists connected to Canada's federal party leaders
An exclusive IJF network analysis helps reveal just who knows whom in Ottawa
Toyota wants Canada to build more fuel stations for its hydrogen cars that emit only water vapour
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
A security company wants its drug dogs to be used if Canada allows police to search the mail
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Snapchat’s parent company wants to discuss federal copyright, online harms and cybersecurity laws
And eight other insights from the IJF's lobbying newsletter
Supplement industry fighting rules that would increase oversight of vitamins and herbal remedies
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Professional women’s soccer league seeks federal help to address equity issues in sports
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
As wildfires blaze across Canada, municipalities want more federal support to prepare for natural disasters
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
No plug-in needed: A U.S. company pitches B.C. Transit on its wireless chargers
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter
Axe the Tax: Here's what happened after Australia killed its carbon pricing regime
Can Canada learn anything from Australia's carbon tax experience?
As some consumers boycott Loblaw stores, food suppliers want a ‘mandatory and enforceable’ grocery code
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Pierre Poilievre has met with ‘corporate lobbyists’ multiple times since becoming an MP
The Conservative Leader says he refuses to meet with business interest groups, but public records show otherwise
A property developer that owes tenants over $50M is lobbying about Alberta's ‘life lease’ bill
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Following a turbulent first quarter, Boeing is hoping to secure billions in Canadian defence contracts
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Deadly fires: The risk of death and injuries is highest in poor neighbourhoods
New analysis of Toronto fire data shows lower income wards face more severe outcomes from fires
Psychotherapists in B.C. are asking the province to regulate their profession… again
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
A British AI firm that worked for the Brexit campaign is pitching its technology in Ontario
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Formal charges may be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of unethical lobbying in Canada
Only six people have been charged since lobbying laws were introduced 35 years ago
Fast fashion giant Shein lobbying about federal law aimed at preventing forced labour
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Facing a U.S. ban, TikTok wants to discuss B.C.’s new online platform regulations
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Ontario nurses looking to adopt minimum nurse-to-patient ratios similar to those in B.C.
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An Alberta non-profit is lobbying after Danielle Smith threatened its funding over safe drug use pamphlets for teens
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Alternative video platform Rumble lobbying over Canada’s attempts to regulate online activity
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UFOs, buried treasure, COVID fines and thousands of monkeys: Introducing Open By Default
Nine fun, strange and thought-provoking reasons to use the IJF’s newest database
Porter Airlines asking for federal help as Lynx becomes the latest airline to take a nosedive
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Music labels representing artists from Taylor Swift to Leonard Cohen want changes to Ottawa’s new AI bill
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From government insider to Loblaw lobbyist: how the food giant tries to sway politicians
It’s not just Jenni Byrne. The company packs its ranks with connected insiders from all political parties
Ontario daycare lobbying over federal program rules as the province faces an uphill battle to $10 per day
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Bathurst, N.B. ranks eighth in Canada among places with high concentrations of older residents
Exodus of young people creates challenges for older adults struggling to find healthcare and other services
‘People travel for everything here’: Elliot Lake, Ont. offers affordable living, but also healthcare headaches for older adults
Northern Ontario city has the country’s third-highest concentration of people 65 and up
Canada now has more than 100 urban centres where at least a quarter of the population is 65 or older: new analysis
Greying communities struggle to provide support for aging residents
Doctor shortage casts a pall on Parksville, B.C., Canada’s ‘greyest’ city
Four B.C. municipalities rank high on list of places with largest percentage of older residents, analysis finds
Insurance company wants Alberta to hit the brakes on its plan to limit rate increases for good drivers
And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter
Colleges and universities launch lobbying blitz after international student crackdown
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Sports betting giant FanDuel wants to influence new bill limiting gambling ads targeting children
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying roundup
Rideshare drivers want Ontario to force Uber and Lyft to show how much they make from each fare
And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying roundup
Older adult advocacy group wants Canada to prevent the export of drugs to Florida after U.S. ruling
And eight other insights from the IJF's lobbying newsletter
Canadian lending companies want grassroots help to oppose legislation that would reduce predatory loans
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The IJF's year in investigations
These were our top 10 most-read articles of 2023
Insurance providers lobbying to ensure federal dental care won’t disrupt private coverage
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Firefighters lobbying for a national fire agency as volunteers quit and wildfires worsen
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Australian billionaire’s coal company seeking approval for mining project rejected in 2021
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
An Alberta education non-profit wants ‘oil and gas studies’ to be taught in schools
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
NextStar registered to lobby feds days before its plan to hire foreign workers angered opposition
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Former health minister Christine Elliott quietly lobbying on behalf of a for-profit health company in Alberta
And eight other insights from this week’s lobbying newsletter
Quebec teachers union wants paid leave for workers fleeing domestic violence
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Evictions due to demolitions set to hit all-time high in Toronto, data shows
Spike in evicted tenants will overheat rental market if enough affordable units aren’t protected, activists say
International SOS pitches Global Affairs on its evacuation services as hundreds of Canadians remain trapped in Gaza
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Airbnb hires Liberal insider to lobby as Chrystia Freeland explores short-term rental crackdown
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Real estate developers launch lobbying push for more money from Doug Ford to fast-track building
One third of Ontario Land Tribunal appointees are tied to development groups or Canadian conservative parties
Air traffic controllers lobbying Ottawa for more staff following series of near collisions
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter
Billionaire Frank Stronach lobbying Ontario to allow his three-wheeled electric vehicle on roads
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'Exploitative' international student recruitment company lobbying for inclusion in new visa program
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Métis nations lobbying for self-government law following First Nations opposition
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Ontario landlords and developers lobby en masse following Greenbelt fallout
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Income inequality creates divisions in many of Canada’s biggest cities, new analysis finds
Exceptions are Winnipeg and some commuter cities like Brampton, Ont., and Surrey, B.C.
Vancouver-area communities stand out with some of the widest income gaps in the country, analysis finds
West Vancouver, City of Vancouver place near the top of a list ranking municipalities for income inequality
Canmore has one of the widest gaps in Canada between high- and low-income residents, new ranking shows
Town’s income inequality is greater than disparities in Calgary and Edmonton
Nurses lobbying Ontario and Saskatchewan governments to support national pharmacare
And eight other insights from the IJF’s lobbying newsletter