Ryan Devers – Lobby Registry

Beyond the Guestbook: Making a Voluntary Lobbyist Registry Work

Ryan Devers 2026-09-09 Pas de commentaire

A voluntary lobbyist registry can still be effective without provincial enforcement powers. By tying access to councillors and senior staff to registration, municipalities can create a practical framework that strengthens…

A Practical Guide for Council on Implementing a Lobbyist Registry

Ryan Devers 2026-03-27 Pas de commentaire

When municipalities begin exploring a lobbyist registry, the intent is clear: improve transparency, strengthen public trust, and provide visibility into who is influencing decision-making. These are the right goals. But…

Considering a Lobbyist Registry? What Councils Should Keep in Mind

Ryan Devers 2026-02-03 Pas de commentaire

When councils begin discussing a lobbyist registry, the conversation often starts with a shared goal: improving transparency and strengthening public trust. At its best, a lobbyist registry gives residents clear,…

Don’t Build It Yourself: The Smarter Way to a Lobbyist Registry

Ryan Devers 2025-10-02 Pas de commentaire

When municipalities explore the idea of creating a lobbyist registry, one common question arises: Should we build it ourselves, or should we use a purpose-built solution like Lobby Registry? On…

A Clearer Picture: Why Shared Lobbyist Registries Work

Ryan Devers 2025-10-01 Pas de commentaire

When municipalities consider a lobbyist registry, they often think of it as a local tool: a way for residents to see who is lobbying their council, on what topics, and…

Making Lobbyist Registries Work for Municipalities

Ryan Devers 2025-10-01 Pas de commentaire

Across Canada, municipalities of all sizes are beginning to explore lobbyist registries as a tool to strengthen transparency and accountability. In these conversations, a familiar set of concerns almost always…

The Year of the Lobbyist Registry: Busting Common Myths Of This Critical Transparency Tool

Ryan Devers 2025-01-07 Pas de commentaire

As we turn the page on 2024, one can’t help but wonder how much longer this pandemic will continue for. It has consumed the efforts and resources of municipalities for…

Lobbying: Nefarious backroom dealings or a key cog in the democratic process?

Ryan Devers 2025-01-06 Pas de commentaire

Lobbying – the act of seeking to influence a politician or public official on an issue. While once seen as an activity ripe with nefarious backroom dealings, lobbying, when done…

A Shared-Service Municipal Lobbyist Registry Simply Makes Sense

Ryan Devers 2025-01-06 Pas de commentaire

Let’s state a fact: building your own lobbyist registry is costly, inefficient, and resource intensive. For municipalities across Canada, this has acted as a significant barrier for entry, and has…

The ROI of a Lobbyist Registry

Ryan Devers 2025-01-06 Pas de commentaire

Return on Investment – the act of dividing your return (benefit) by the investment (cost). This performance measure can be used to directly advise decision makers on the relative value…

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