Lobbyist Registry

Anyone who engages in lobbying as defined in the Lobbyist Registry By-Law must register. The Town recognizes three types of lobbyists:

• Consultant Lobbyists: Individuals engaged to lobby for a client on a paid basis
• In-House Lobbyists: Individuals lobbying on behalf of their employer
• Voluntary Unpaid Lobbyists: Individuals lobbying for themselves or an organization without compensation

If you are not sure if you are a lobbyist, you can use the Lobbyist Registry flow chart to answer yes/no questions to determine if you should register your activities. 

Lobbyist Registry By-Law

Lobbyist Registry Flow Chart

The Lobbyist Registry By-Law requires that lobbyists record lobbying activity within 10 business days of the initial communication occurring.

Registration is completed online. All submissions will be reviewed by the Town's Lobbyist Registrar before being added to the Town website. 

Lobbyist Registry Submission Form

On November 26, 2024, a Special Meeting of Council was held for the purpose of Lobbyist Registry Training. The training was provided by the Town's Lobbyist Registrar, Principles Integrity. 

For those interested in learning more about the Lobbyist Registry, a recording of the training session is available online.

Watch the Lobbyist Registry Training

To answer common questions, a Frequently Asked Questions document has been created and will be updated periodically. 

View the FAQ