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Hunter Cresswell

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@lobbymonitor.bsky.social deputy editor Previously with The Low Down to Hull & Back News and Eureka Times-Standard Cal Poly Humboldt grad

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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Mark Zuckerberg has an in-house file in his name on the Canadian federal lobbyists' registry for the first time this week.
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Lobbying commissioner publishes annual report on record-breaking year #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/06/10/n...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Canadian Dermatology Association screens for skin cancer, advocates for training programs during Hill day #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/06/03/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Non-profit engages officials about invasive plant in Ontario lake #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/06/01/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
GRIC elects four new faces to board of directors, Ali reelected lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/28/n...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Federal government presents ‘challenges and opportunities’ for meat industry advocacy, says former NDP MP Dubé #cdnpoli #lobbying lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/26/c...
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I interviewed Conservative MP John Brassard about his concerns that the Liberal majorities on committees will lead to less oversight. He also told me that François-Philippe Champagne will appear before ETHI to discuss the Alto high-speed rail project later this month.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger revealed to the House ethics committee last week that she could submit reports to the House about certain police investigations into suspected breaches of the Lobbying Act.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
CP reporter @cathmorrison.bsky.social and I attended and wrote about the same press conference. I'm devastated by how much better her headline is though... www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/cat...
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Cattle associations have beef with potential Mercosur trade deal
OTTAWA - Canadian cattle producers want the federal government to omit beef from the free trade agreement it is pushing to sign with the South American Mercosur trade bloc by
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Canadian beef groups, opposition critics share concerns about deal with South American bloc #lobbying #cdnpoli #mercosur lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/06/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Report resubmissions drive Calgary Chamber to top of weekly comms ranking #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/04/c...
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The Wire Report @thewirereport.ca · 27/04/2026
“I’m trying to find committee time to ensure that we can deal with the AI study and have it tabled before Parliament,” said Conservative MP John Brassard, the committee's chair. “I’m not sure we’re going to be able to deal with the AI study until the fall.” www.thewirereport.ca/2026/04/27/a...
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AI, access to information studies delayed by other priorities at ETHI committee - The Wire Report
“I’m trying to find committee time to ensure that we can deal with the AI study and have it tabled before Parliament,” said Conservative MP John Brassard, the committee's chair. “I’m not sure we’re go...
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Lobbyists have been telling me for years that #AI will shake up the industry so it was great to write about a tangible example of what that might look like.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Parliament made no legislative changes to the Lobbying Act following its review in 2012 despite the government of the day stating that it “supports” two recommendations, “concurs with the intent” of six recommendations, and “takes note” of three recommendations.
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
AGRI members sound off support for fruit and vegetable producers’ policy asks at Ottawa panel #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/25/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Provincial #dairy associations swept the February lobbying podium thanks to a supply management-focused lobby day on Parliament Hill. #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/18/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The @canadianinnovators.org, @evansolomon.bsky.social’s office agree: Canada should control its own data #lobbying #cdnpoli #AIstrategy lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/17/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
This week, the Ministry of Business, Mineral Resources, Energy & Gender Equality, Government of Greenland registered to communicate with the Canadian federal government about a possible free trade agreement. #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/13/r...
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
After nine years of waiting, the Lobbying Act review began in earnest on Monday when #Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared before #ETHI. Bonus comments from Conservative ethics critic Mike Barrett and the president of GRIC.
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Conversations about dairy, steel, sovereignty, golf dominate weekly communication reports #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/09/c...
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Scoop alert! Lobbing commissioner to appear before ETHI as committee begins Lobbying Act review, per ETHI chair.
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Former Nova Scotia cabinet minister joins forces with old friend to open boutique consulting firm #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/03/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
From Montreal communications firm to global PR giant: NATIONAL turns 50 #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/02/24/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Similar strategies, opposing objectives: Both sides of fur advocacy #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/02/18/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Canola lobby cautiously celebrates plan to reduce Chinese tariffs #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/28/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Global shifts will not change government priorities this sitting, say advocates #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/26/n...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Hanwha launches Canadian operations, hires CEO #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/21/n...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Movember celebrates minister’s commitment to men’s health strategy #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/14/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Chrétien-era cabinet chief of staff starts new role at @restaurantscanada.bsky.social #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/06/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
On Queen Street 2025: Looking back at new firms and hires #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/18/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Enterprise Canada acquires Halifax firm, brings founder on as Atlantic VP #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/11/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
ETHI chair: House committee to review Lobbying Act after AI study lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/09/e...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
MPO a one-stop-shop for project advocates, say lobbyists #cdnpoli #lobbying lobbymonitor.ca/2025/11/27/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Lobbying Trends: ‘Aboriginal affairs’ lobbyists focus advocacy efforts on cabinet members and opposition critics #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/11/13/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
November conference to focus on public affairs trends, says PAAC #publicaffairs #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/28/f...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
CMPA: Trump’s film tariff threat highlights need for strong domestic industry #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/15/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Bélanger makes recommendations to committee ahead of Lobbying Act review #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/07/e...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Ethics expert: Conflict of Interest Act review an ‘important conversation’ lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/02/e...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
GRIC partners with Ukrainian Lobbying Association #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/30/b...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The @canadianinnovators.org turns 10: A look back on a decade of advocating for Canadian businesses #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/24/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Top Liberal staffer Jeremy Broadhurst joins Edelman #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/16/o...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Industry association insiders share their goals for fall sitting #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/10/c...
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The Lobby Monitor @lobbymonitor.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Carney’s fall fiscal plan to focus on defence, housing, and infrastructure, say advocacy groups #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/04/c...
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC) is questioning the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada’s recent decision to tighten restrictions on unregistered lobbying known as the 20 percent rule or significant part of duties threshold.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) political action committee days.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
$1.25B in softwood lumber support ‘welcomed’ by Forest Products Association of Canada
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Read all about U15's new CEO and new hires at New West, Syntax, Global, and Enterprise.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger expanded on her decision to lower the “significant part of duties” threshold this year in an interview with The Lobby Monitor.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner issued 14 fines to officials who contravened the Conflict of Interest Act and opened 16 files to investigate possible violations of the act over the past year, according to the commissioner’s 2024-25 annual report.
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Hunter Cresswell @huntercresswell.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Santis Health has been on a hiring tear this year. The health care and life sciences firm announced seven new employees in the first five months of 2025.
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