The Lobbying Act and You

Information for Designated Public Office Holders

On July 2, 2008, the new federal Lobbying Act becomes law. The Act creates a new registration process for lobbyists and establishes a new category of senior public officials called designated public office holders (DPOH). Certain parts of the Act apply to DPOHs.  [more...]

Turning a New Leaf - Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan

On April 11, 2006, the Government of Canada introduced the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan to make government more accountable.

The Government of Canada delivered on this commitment by passing the Federal Accountability Act, which was granted Royal Assent on December 12, 2006.

Through the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the Government of Canada has brought forward specific measures to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. The comprehensive Action Plan includes the Federal Accountability Act as well as supporting policy and other non-legislative measures..

As is common for complex legislation, different sections of the Act will come into force at different times. Some came into force at Royal Assent, some will come into force on specific dates and others will come into force at dates to be set out by Order-in-Council.