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

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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

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

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. Shopify board member wants to open college in Perth, Ont. 2. Electricity company lobbying amid calls for national grid 3. Companies lobbying about Alberta's plan to double oil output 4. First Nations chiefs want to be consulted on Ontario Bill 5 5. Rachel Notley lobbying about local conduct in B.C.

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

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Tenders and awards from BC and the federal government.

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

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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'

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

A sepia-toned black and white photo shows a residential school beside a chapel, with a dock leading into the water.

A survivor called this residential school ‘the worst place on Earth.’ Here’s what Mark Carney’s father wrote about it

Robert Carney appears several times in new IJF database, including reports on 2 northern schools

A man in a suit points his finger while rising to speak in the Canadian House of Commons.

‘Hypocrites’: NDP slams Conservatives for Brookfield investments

IJF analysis found Tory candidates disclosed investing in company they accused of dodging taxes

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Award-winning investigative reporter Patti Sonntag signs on to cover Ottawa for the IJF

Power, corruption and data drive veteran journalist’s work

Lobbying Roundup

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