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The Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia enforces the Lobbyists Transparency Act, which promotes transparency in lobbying and government-decision making. Learn more about our office here: https://www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/about/
December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Deputy Registrar oline Twiss joined a discussion on engaging unregistered lobbyists at this week's COGEL Conference. Panelists explored strategies for reaching those who may not be meeting their lobbying registration obligations, sharing practices to ensure compliance.
December 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Registrar Michael Harvey made a presentation to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act yesterday. Read his remarks: www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Did you know? Registrar Michael Harvey and our ORL staff are available to speak to lobbyists, public officer holders, and members of the public at organizations and groups in the community. Email info@bcorl.ca or complete the Speaking Engagement Request form www.oipc.bc.ca/forms/speaki...
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What's new at the ORL? Check out the latest edition of Influencing BC for an update from the Lobbyists Registry. www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc... #transparency #lobbying
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
ORL Strategic Plan at a Glance: Building Trust Through Transparency www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...
October 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS RELEASE: Strategic plan commits to ‘Building trust through transparency www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...

Full ORL 2025/26-2027-28 Strategic Plan: www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...
October 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Canadian Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners, including the ORL's Registrar Michael Harvey and Deputy Registrar oline Twiss, wrapped up their annual conference in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick on October 1.
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On September 30, the ORL will respectfully observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day in our continuing efforts to advance truth and reconciliation. List of events in BC: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/b... #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay, #EveryChildMatters
September 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The public can search and view reports in the Lobbyists Registry related to lobbying activities reported through Registration Returns and Lobbying Activity Reports.

Access the Registry: www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/app/secure/o...
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Puzzled by what is meant by government funding? Check out our guidance document. www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...
September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Are you a lobbyist in BC? Answer these questions to know if you need to register your activities.
September 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Did you know? The number of active lobbyists in BC has risen steadily since 2022-23; most lobbyists in BC are in-house lobbyists. Source: ORL Annual Report and Service Plan 2024-25
September 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
DYK: What is a Consultant Lobbyist under the Lobbyists Transparency Act?
September 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Did you know? The top ten subject matters in Registration Returns for 2024-25 were Environment, Economic Development and Trade, Health, Finance and Budgets, Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Employment and Training, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Industry.
September 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
August 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Do you have a question about lobbying in BC? Why not check out our extensive FAQs?

www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/resources/fr...
August 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Welcome to our new BlueSky account. Let’s start at the beginning with a definition. What does the word "Lobby" mean?
August 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM