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The Regulation of Lobbying in Quebec, Canada
Strengthening a Culture of Transparency and Integrity
This report provides an analysis of the framework in place to strengthen the transparency
and integrity of lobbying in Quebec, Canada. The report also assesses the reform project
proposed by the Commissioner of Lobbying in 2019, by benchmarking it against the OECD
Recommendation on Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying, as well as
good practices in OECD countries. The report highlights how to address governance
concerns related to lobbying, and identifies concrete and tailored solutions to further
strengthen a culture of transparency and integrity in the policy-making process.
Published on March 17, 2022Also available in: French
Mr. Julio Bacio Terracino, Head of Division, Public Sector Integrity, OECD
Mr. Jean-François Routhier, Quebec Commissioner of Lobbying
4.05 pm | Presentation of key findings from the OECD report
Ms. Pauline Bertrand, Policy Analyst, Public Sector Integrity, OECD
4.20 | Panel discussion
Speakers will address the risks and expectations of citizens regarding the regulation of lobbying at the regional level, and will discuss concrete solutions on how to modernise the legislative and regulatory framework with the objective of further developing a culture of transparency and integrity of lobbying activities in Quebec.
Ms. Stéphanie Yates, Professor, Social and Public Communication Department, Université du Québec à Montréal
Ms. Eliezer Garcia Rosado, Director of the control of interest representatives, High Authority for transparency in public life (France)
Mr. Martin Levine, Acting General Counsel, New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (United States)
Moderated par Mr. Frédéric Boehm, Economist and Senior Policy Analyst, Public Sector Integrity