I am a lawyer and I have a professional obligation to maintain client confidentiality. Does the Act exempt me from reporting representations carried out on behalf of any client?
The Act does not exempt any paid lobbyist, including professionals such as lawyers, notaries, engineers and accountants from compliance with its provisions. There are a very limited number of exceptions, such as submissions with respect to the enforcement, interpretation or application of existing legislations, regulations or policies. The deciding issue is whether or not you are carrying out any of the lobbying activities listed in the Act.
