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.

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...

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...

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

ORL Strategic Plan at a Glance: Building Trust Through Transparency www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...

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...

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.

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

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...

Puzzled by what is meant by government funding? Check out our guidance document. www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/handlers/Doc...

Are you a lobbyist in BC? Answer these questions to know if you need to register your activities.

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

DYK: What is a Consultant Lobbyist under the Lobbyists Transparency Act?

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.

Do you have a question about lobbying in BC? Why not check out our extensive FAQs?

www.lobbyistsregistrar.bc.ca/resources/fr...

Welcome to our new BlueSky account. Let’s start at the beginning with a definition. What does the word "Lobby" mean?