Free and open access to government is an important matter of public interest;
Lobbying public office holders is a legitimate activity;
It is desirable that public office holders and the general public be able to know who is attempting to influence government;
The system for the registration of paid lobbyists should not impede free and open access to government.
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Cat. No. Iu77-1/2009 ISBN 978-0-662-06798-6
Aussi offert en français sous le titre « Rapport annuel relatif à l'application de la Loi et du Code – 2008-2009 »