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The Office of Government and Community Relations oversees the university's compliance with the federal and submissions to the federal Registry of Lobbyists and, in keeping with the Act, is required to report on all government interactions within 15 days after the end of every month.

What is Lobbying?

Lobbying is an activity whose purpose is to effect change in government policy, programming, legislation, regulation or "financial benefit"

A Lobbyist is anyone (in-house or consultant) who is paid to communicate with a public office holder for the purpose of lobbying.

The Act defines lobbying as communication, with public office holders, for payment with regard to:

• the making, development or amendment of federal legislative proposals, bills or resolutions, regulations, policies or programs;
• the awarding of federal grants, contributions or other financial benefits; and
• in the case of consultant lobbyists, the awarding of a federal government contract and arranging a meeting between their client and a public office holder.

Lobbying communication can take many forms, including phone conversations, in-person meetings, virtual meetings, events,  teleconferences, letters, emails and social media. 

Risks/Compliance

Failure to comply with the Act may result in a fine, imprisonment or prohibition on lobbying for a period of time.

If you or representatives from your office are engaged in lobbying as defined under the Lobbying Act, please contact us at government.relations@ualberta.ca to ensure compliance with the Act.

Additionally, all 51ÁÔÆæ lobbyists are also required to comply with the to ensure compliance with ethical lobbying practices.

Online Lobby Communication Reporting Form

All monthly lobbying communications reports are to be submitted using our dedicated google form. For access to the form, please contact us at government.relations@ualberta.ca.