The Registry of Lobbyists tracks communication between lobbyists and federal public office holders. This data comes from the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada.
What is lobbying? Lobbying involves communication with public office holders to influence government decisions on policies, programs, or the awarding of contracts.
Who must register? Consultant lobbyists and in-house lobbyists (corporate and organization) must register their lobbying activities.
Data coverage: This registry includes 100,000+ registrations and 350,000+ communication reports from 1996 to present.