Registry of Lobbyists guide

Lobbyist registration requirements and responsibilities for consultants, businesses and other organizations that want to lobby the government. The guide also provides an overview of the Lobbyists’ Registration Act.

This guide is for people that are paid to lobby the government. They can be consultants or employees of businesses or other organizations. The lobbyist or the lobbyist's employer needs to determine if registering as a lobbyist is necessary.

Information includes:

• overview of the Lobbyists’ Registration Act
• 3 types of lobbyists
• who needs to register as a lobbyist
• penalties
• fees