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ARTICLE · 06 APRIL 2017

Register Before You Lobby In N.B. Under Lobbyists' Registration Act

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The new N.B. Lobbyists' Registration Act took effect April 1, 2017. The Act defines who a lobbyist is, what activities constitute "lobbying", requires "lobbyists" to submit returns to the Province ...

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Richard Scott
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The new N.B. Lobbyists' Registration Act took effect April 1, 2017. The Act defines who a lobbyist is, what activities constitute "lobbying", requires "lobbyists" to submit returns to the Province – and makes failure to comply with the Act an offence. If you are caught by the definition of "lobbyist" under the new Act, register now; if you're using a "lobbyist" in N.B., make sure you use a registered one.

Here's who has to register under the new Act, what activities constitute "lobbying", and when, how and why to register.

Who. Your business card title doesn't have to be "lobbyist" for this to apply. The Act creates and covers two broad categories of "lobbyist":

  • Consultant Lobbyist. An individual who is remunerated (financially or with other benefits) to undertake "lobbying" activities on behalf of a client.

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