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Preparing for the Ontario Lobbyist Registration Act Review: PAAC Ontario Member Feedback Roundtable

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September 15, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Preparing for the Ontario Lobbyist Registration Act Review: PAAC Ontario Member Feedback Roundtable

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

On September 15 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST, join PAAC Ontario Board Members and W. Scott Thurlow from WST Advocacy and Public Affairs for a members-only roundtable discussion on possible improvements to the Ontario Lobbyist Registration Act (the LRA) and to share your feedback on the review.

In the next session of the Ontario Legislature, the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will commence its mandatory five-year review of the LRA. PAAC Ontario is proactively seeking member feedback to inform our submission to this important review.

Material for members to consider will be distributed to attendees in advance of the event, and we look forward to a fulsome discussion.

Guest Speaker: W. Scott Thurlow, WST Advocacy and Public Affairs, lawyer and expert advisor on lobbying and political law in Canada

Moderator: Allyson Grant, Advocacy Chair, PAAC Ontario

Agenda:

12:00pm–12:05pm –Welcome, Recap of PAAC’s position on the Ontario Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendations to the LRA review

12:05pm-12:20pm – Presentation from Mr. Thurlow on the LRA

12:20pm-12:30pm – Member Q&A

12:30pm–12:55pm – Member feedback and discussion

12:55pm-1:00pm – Wrap Up with PAAC Ontario President Alex Greco

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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.