What the NDP’s ethics critic is not liking about Facebook’s role in Ottawa
At the House of Commons ethics committee and in an interview with Maclean’s, Charlie Angus questioned Facebook’s political ties in Ottawa and lack of lobbying registration
Canada’s not for sale. Maclean’s is.
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Facebook can claim its very busy man in Ottawa is not a lobbyist. Here’s how.
Facebook has an active and growing interest in Canadian policy. But unlike other big tech firms, none of its employees are registered as lobbyists.
Barry Sherman’s death cuts short the lobbying probe against him
The democracy watchdog group that complained about Sherman’s activities promises to challenge the decision in court
Barry Sherman’s death is forcing the lobbying commissioner to make a tough decision
Nancy Bélanger tells court she’ll decide by Feb. 2 whether to keep investigating Sherman’s cash-for-access fundraiser featuring Justin Trudeau
When it comes to fundraising rules, it’s the wild west in Ottawa
There are rules from the Harper era that offer some guidance out of the Liberals’ fundraising mess. But there is no sheriff—and that’s a problem.
More questions about the PM’s well-connected chief of staff
Former private equity bigwig Nigel Wright gets lobbied despite ethical ’screen’—again
Simon Fraser donated to Liberals
Public funds should not go to political parties: Minister
Why did SOPA get so far? Geeks don’t lobby.
Congress received way more money from the entertainment industry
Bruce Carson exploited lobbying loophole
Former Harper aide once published study advocating for lobbyist accountability