In the dying days of the Roman republic, Claudius was having a tough time obtaining the power he craved. So he gave up his aristocratic rank, dropped from senator to plebian, changed his name to Clodius, got elected as Tribune of the People and successfully managed to act like an out-of-control eggbeater in the wild […] Read more
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NFU not listed as official lobbyist on federal registry
Farm group's absence from registry makes it difficult to know which government officials and departments it talks to and about what
WINNIPEG — In the last year, 41 groups have met with or contacted Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to talk about agriculture. That number is from the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, which operates the lobby registry. The registry keeps track of groups that meet with or send letters to federal officials, like ministers, senators […] Read more
Farmers urged to make sure decision-makers hear them
Farmers need the best lobbyists to get up close and personal with the politicians, regulators, officials, presidents, vice-presidents and regional managers who affect their lives. The good thing is that they’re cheap. As discussed in a story on page 15 in this week’s paper, the head of CropLife Canada says that farmers are the best […] Read more
Farmers urged to take lobbying lead
Ottawa lobbyists know how to lobby, but they say they don’t do it best. It’s farmers who make the best case for agriculture, so they should join farm organizations to make their voices heard, the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual convention was told. Related story: Farmers urged to make sure decision-makers hear them “Get involved in […] Read more
Share concerns, build relationships with MPs, lobbyist says
Speak with your local MP on a regular basis and don’t be afraid to share your concerns with them regardless of their political affiliation, a long-time lobbyist told farmers. “Meet with your member of Parliament annually. That’s how you inform politicians. That’s where you can gain some real momentum and leverage. It only takes one […] Read more
