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Are You Now a Lobbyist? Understanding Canada’s Expanded Registration Requirements
In July 2025, the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada released a significant interpretation bulletin that materially alters the registration threshold requirements under the federal Lobbying Act.
With implementation scheduled for January 19, 2026, this change represents the most substantial expansion of federal lobbying registration requirements in recent years.
Nov 34 min read
U.S. Climate Principles Withdrawn
On October 16, 2025, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “Agencies”) jointly announced the withdrawal of their 2023 interagency "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions" (the "Principles"), with the rescission effective immediately.
Oct 172 min read
Alberta to Expand TIER Compliance Options Through Direct Investment and Opt-Outs
Alberta is revising its industrial carbon pricing system, known as TIER. Large facilities that emit 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent or more of greenhouse gases each year must remain within their allowable emissions limit or, if they exceed it, comply by using credits or purchasing fund payments.
Sep 174 min read
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