What contacts with government representatives are NOT considered lobbying?
Not all communication with a public office holder is considered lobbying under the Act. For example, when the government issues written requests for comment on an issue, the responses are not considered to be lobbying that must be registered or reported. Other examples of communication with a public office holder that does not require registration or reporting under a Lobbyist Registration Act include: • submissions to Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) or St. John’s Municipal councillors, in their official capacities as MHAs or councillors, by or on behalf of their constituents; • on-the-record submissions to a committee of the House of Assembly or to any body or person with jurisdiction under a given piece of legislation; • submissions to a public office holder about enforcement, interpretation or application of an Act or regulations, or administration of a policy, program, directive or guideline with respect to the person, partnership or organization being represented; • commun
