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New temporary program pauses fines for unregistered lobbyists

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Temporary fine freeze for unregistered lobbyists: April 1- September 30, 2026

Starting April 1, for a period of six months, unregistered lobbyists will not face fines for certain violations of the Lobbyists Transparency Act. The "temporary fine freeze" aims to increase transpar...

Apr 1, 2026

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New temporary program pauses fines for unregistered lobbying

Registrar of Lobbyists Michael Harvey announced today a new six-month program that will temporarily pause fines to unregistered lobbyists for certain violations of the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA)...

Apr 1, 2026

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Influencing BC, April 2026

New temporary program pauses fines for unregistered lobbying: Registrar of Lobbyists Michael Harvey announced today a new six-month program that will temporarily pause fines to unregistered lobbyists ...

Apr 1, 2026

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