Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill proposes stronger rules for registering and regulating lobbyists in the province.
Key Changes
- Amends the Nova Scotia Lobbyists' Registration Act (2001)
- Introduces stronger regulations for lobbyists operating in Nova Scotia
- Likely updates registration requirements for paid lobbyists
- May increase transparency and accountability in lobbying activities
Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific amendments was not available in the provided source material, so the exact changes cannot be confirmed.
- This is a Private Member's Bill introduced by an NDP MLA, meaning it is less likely to pass without government support.
- The bill was only at First Reading as of February 23, 2026, and had not yet advanced further in the legislative process.
Who's Affected
- Professional lobbyists and lobbying firms
- Corporations and organizations that hire lobbyists
- Nova Scotia government officials and public servants
- Nova Scotia Registrar of Lobbyists
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Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific amendments was not available in the provided source material, so the exact changes cannot be confirmed.
- This is a Private Member's Bill introduced by an NDP MLA, meaning it is less likely to pass without government support.
- The bill was only at First Reading as of February 23, 2026, and had not yet advanced further in the legislative process.
Summary
Bill 192, introduced by NDP MLA Paul Wozney, proposes amendments to Nova Scotia's Lobbyists' Registration Act from 2001. The bill aims to strengthen how lobbyists — people paid to influence government decisions — are regulated and monitored in the province. The full text of the bill's specific amendments was not included in the provided source material, only the bill's title, introduction date, and legislative progress information. Based on the title 'Stronger Regulation of Lobbyists Act,' the bill is intended to update and tighten existing rules around lobbyist registration and accountability in Nova Scotia. This type of legislation typically affects anyone who is paid to communicate with government officials on behalf of clients or organizations, aiming to increase transparency about who is trying to influence government policy and decisions.
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