WHEREAS free and open access to government is an important matter of public trust; and
WHEREAS lobbying public office holders is a legitimate activity; and
WHEREAS it is desirable that the public and public office holders be able to know who is engaged in lobbying activities; and
WHEREAS a system for the registration of paid lobbyists should not impede free and open access to government; and
WHEREAS it is desirable that the public and public office holders be able to know who is contracting with the Government of Alberta and Provincial entities;
THEREFORE Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts [the Lobbyists Act].
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The information contained on our website includes links to the Lobbyists Act and educational materials relating to it. Further information will be included as it is developed. Now that the legislation has been proclaimed in force effective September 28, 2009, lobbyists are able to access registration forms to register as required by the Act, and information on registered lobbyists and their lobbying activities is accessible to all through the searchable registries.
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