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Lobby Wrap: Pro-psilocybin group enlists By Charlie Pinkerton. Published on Mar 1, 2021 11:43am The West Block of the Parliament buildings (Jolson Lim/iPolitics)
Last week,
Therapsil, a non-profit that seeks to promote access to psilocybin therapy, saw a board of directors’ member join the Lobby Registry. It’s looking to promote patient-centred psilocybin research in Canada, and help patients and doctors access psilocybin through special regulations.
Kitchener-based cybersecurity company
Palitronica Inc was the only client organization with more than two registrations. Four other companies had two apiece:
Staples Canada ULC,
Cape Breton University, and tech company
Benchmark Corp.
Global Public Affairs was the most active lobbying firm, racking up six registrations this week; CFN Consultants had the second-most with five; Capital Hill Group and Summa Strategies each had four; StrategyCorp Inc. had three registrations; and PAA Public Affairs Advisors, Im
iPolitics By Janet E Silver. Published on Dec 21, 2020 11:53am (Andrew Meade/iPolitics)
Media outlets are ramping up their efforts on Parliament Hill as MPs consider Bill C-10, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act. The proposed legislation was introduced in November and is currently at second reading in the House of Commons.
Quebecor Inc. is seeking support through the Canada Media Fund to discuss policies such as those relating to conventional and specialty television. Quebecor has hired Garry Keller of
StrategyCorp Inc. in this effort.
Torstar Corporation is requesting a review of the government’s advertising to ensure that the “buy Canadian” percentage is level with overall procurement. Torstar is advocating for an Australian model of fair content compensation, and wants to discuss making digital subscriptions income-tax deductible, as well as the Canadian Journalism Fund.
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