The Registry of Lobbyists was established in 2002 to promote open, accountable and accessible government. Anyone who is paid to lobby the Nova Scotia government or its agencies is required to be registered. The public is able to search the registry and view the information that is filed by the lobbyist or the lobbyist�s employer. These searches are free.
For a brief overview of the Registry that is suitable for printing, you may download the Registry of Lobbyists Fact Sheet. (Requires Adobe�s Acrobat Reader)
What is lobbying?
Lobbying occurs when an individual is paid to communicate with a public servant in an attempt to influence:
the development of a
legislative proposal
the introduction, passage,
defeat or amendment of a bill or resolution
the making or amendment
of any regulation
the development, amendment
or termination of a policy or program
a decision about privatization
or outsourcing
the awarding of a grant,
contribution or other financial benefit by or on behalf of the government
the awarding of a contract
by or on behalf of the government (consultant lobbyists only)
the arrangement of a
meeting between a public servant and any other person (consultant lobbyists
only)