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PAAC-BC Seminar BC and Yukon Lobbyist Registration Acts

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February 08, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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On Friday, February 8, 2019, PAAC-BC will be hosting a seminar in Vancouver on the implications of British Columbia's Bill 54 ("Lobbyists Registration Amendment Act") and Yukon's Bill 23 ("Lobbyists Registration Act").

The seminar will explore the impacts of Bill 23 and Bill 54 on both in-house lobbyists and consultant lobbyists. It will also provide an overview of enforcement activity and highlight a number of compliance best practices. At the conclusion of the seminar, both speakers will be available to answer one-on-one questions.

The seminar is being co-hosted and sponsored by Fasken.

Speakers:

Guy W. Giorno:

Guy previously served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and as Chief of Staff to Ontario Premier Mike Harris. Guy is widely recognized as Canada's leading expert in lobbying law, having testified on the subject before a number of parliamentary and legislative committees. He currently serves as the Integrity Commissioner for 30 municipalities in Ontario, including the City of Brampton and the Regional Municipality of Durham. Guy is based in Fasken's Ottawa office. He advises clients in all areas of political law, including in the areas of lobbying, conflicts of interest, campaign finance, anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing and procurement integrity.

Kyle M. Morrow:

Kyle has been active in provincial and federal politics for over a decade. He has volunteered on election campaigns in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia. He also previously volunteered in the Office of the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Kyle is based in Fasken's Calgary office. He advises clients in all areas of political law, including in the areas of lobbying, conflicts of interest, campaign finance, anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing and procurement integrity.

Location: Fasken, 550 Burrard St Suite 2900, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3

Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Lunch will be provided)

Members: free

Non Members: $10

Who is Public Affairs Association of Canada?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Our principal objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking.

PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations. Our members come from both the private and public sectors, in areas such as industrial and financial companies, crown corporations, consulting firms, small business, ministries and municipalities, PR organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, law and accounting firms.

Why Join PAAC?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada is the leading forum for representing lobbyists’ concerns to all levels of government in Canada. We actively engage lobbyist regulators in discussion about the rules and regulations governing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements in Canada. The PAAC has presented to various government committee’s on proposed changes to lobbying law at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. In addition, the PAAC hosts conferences, conducts media interviews and submits opinion editorials all in an effort to position lobbying as a key and valuable component of the public policy process.

About Public Affairs

The public affairs field is notoriously fast changing and competitive. PAAC offers a range of professional development programs and networking opportunities to help members stay on top of industry issues and trends.

Our members come from both the private and public sectors and range from self-employed consultants to government professionals and corporate CEOs. This diversity is the cornerstone of PAAC, ensuring a wide scope of ideas, expertise and opportunities that benefit members and their businesses. We urge you to explore our website at www.publicaffairs.ca and find out more about what PAAC can do for you.