Program Chair(s)
Guy Giorno
Partner, Political Law Practice Leader, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Partners
Lobbying in Canada is more regulated than ever. Yet, individuals and organizations often do not realize that their communications with the government constitute lobbying.
Do you communicate with the government on behalf of your client or organization? Make sure you know the rules.
Ensure compliance with lobbying practices and learn strategies to protect your clients’ or organization’s reputation and avoid costly consequences.
Over one day, this OsgoodePD program will give you the opportunity to engage with lawyers, government staff and industry leaders to get all the practical information you need to effectively advise your clients or organization on the rules and regulations related to government communications, including: ethical considerations, strategies for lobbying compliance, tactics on handling elections issues, the implications of digital advocacy, the connection between lobbying and government procurement, and how to work with a PR firm.
You will leave this program with a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of lobbying and communicating with the government, including best practices for reducing legal and reputational risk.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Recent changes to the legislative and regulatory frameworks, including emerging trends and strategies for compliance
Tactics for meeting the expectations of transparency and accountability in the public decision-making process
Past and present scandals and how to avoid being in the headlines
Implications of digital media and advocacy
Best practices and strategies for procuring government contracts
Organizational best practices and the interplay between lobbying and political activity, including:
- Third party election and campaign funding laws
- Gifts/hospitality to politicians
- Political contributions
Developments across jurisdictions on registration thresholds
How to deal with investigations and enquiries from lobbying regulators
PLUS! Registration includes two online primers:
- What is Lobbying? (approx. 45mins)
- Lobbying Compliance – Internal Strategies for Organizations (approx. 45mins)
Who Should Attend
Lobbying, government relations, and political law lawyers and affiliated professionals
Planning/development, municipal law, labour law and regulatory lawyers and affiliated professionals
Lobbyists (both in-house and from professional lobbying firms) representing corporations, trade and professional associations, public interest and other citizen groups, and labour unions
Strategic policy consultants and similar policy advocates
Compliance professionals
Government procurement professionals
Municipal councilors
Public officials
Professionals working in campaign finance, philanthropy and grass roots mobilization
Federal, provincial and municipal government employees
Faculty
Program Chair
Guy Giorno
Partner, Political Law Practice Leader, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Instructors
Program Agenda
Program Chair’s Welcome and Introductory Remarks (9:00 a.m. ET)
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Recorded: Apr 25, 2022
$795 + TAX
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OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive (Online Primers) | 1h |
|---|---|
| Professionalism (Online Primers) | 30m |
| Total (Online Primers) | 1h 30m |
| Substantive | 5h 40m |
| Professionalism | 1h 25m |
| Total | 7h 5m |
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