What communication activities do not require registration?

Not all communications between public office holders and individuals or groups require registration. Registration is not required for:

  • Submissions to legislative committees that are a matter of public record
  • Inquiries made with respect to the enforcement, interpretation, application, implementation or administration of any act, policy, program, directive, or guideline
  • Responses to written requests for information, advice or comment from a public office holder; and
  • Routine constituency communications about matters of private interest.

Note: Unlike the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, there are no provisions in the LRA that require a lobbyist to provide monthly reports on meetings or communications with specific public office holders.