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How the new Building Canada Act works
On June 26, Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, received royal assent. The One Canadian Economy Act introduces two pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering economic development in Canada.
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Global | Publication | September 2016
The Ontario Lobbyists Registration Act recently underwent its first major revision since the legislation was passed in 1998. Any business or non-profit organization whose employees or directors communicate with Ontario public office holders needs to be aware of these changes.
The most significant change for businesses and non-profit organizations is the move from individual employee registrations to a single entity-wide registration with a significantly lower threshold for registration. The overall impact of these changes will bring Ontario’s lobbyist registration system more in line with the federal system.
Under the old system:
Under the new system:
The amendments have also given the Lobbyists Registrar expanded investigatory powers and increased the range of available penalties.
Businesses and non-profit organizations should also be aware of the new restrictions on consultant lobbyists. Under the new system, consultant lobbyists:
Businesses and non-profit organizations that operate in Ontario should take immediate steps to ensure they and their consultant lobbyists continue to meet their obligations under the Lobbyists Registration Act.
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On June 26, Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, received royal assent. The One Canadian Economy Act introduces two pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering economic development in Canada.
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In this edition we report on the Law Commission’s interim statement on 1954 Act reform following its two November consultations. We then examine the facts, judgments and implications of 3 recent cases: Emily Colville comments on the progress of a case determining whether or not a roof top garden should be considered a “storey” for the purposes of the Building Safety Act 2022.
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