Lobbyists 'very concerned' about commissioner's new interpretation of 'political activities'

Lobbyists say there's no definition for 'political activities' and are worried it could be interpreted as anything to do with politics.

Lobbyists are "very concerned" about a new interpretation of the Lobbyists Code of Conduct, which states that engaging in "political activities" could be a breach of conflict of interest laws, and it could infringe on their Charter rights, says the head of the association that represents lobbyists.

"Political activity is not defined," said Charles King, president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada. "I agree with the whole...