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Lobbying and Democratic Governance in Canada

Boucher, M.; Cooper, C.A.

2022

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Summary

This paper examines lobbying and its relationship to democratic governance within the Canadian political context. It likely analyses how organised interests, potentially including corporate actors in sectors such as food and agriculture, engage with government decision-makers and what implications this has for equitable and transparent policymaking. The study is likely conceptual or empirically grounded in Canadian lobbying registration data or policy case studies.

UK applicability

Whilst focused on Canada, the findings are applicable conceptually to UK debates around corporate lobbying transparency, food industry influence on policy, and the integrity of democratic governance — particularly given ongoing UK discussions about lobbying reform and food strategy development.

Key measures

Lobbying activity indicators; democratic governance metrics; regulatory transparency measures

Outcomes reported

The study likely examines the extent and mechanisms of corporate lobbying activity in Canada and assesses its effects on democratic governance processes and policy outcomes. It may evaluate transparency, accountability, and regulatory frameworks governing lobbying.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agriculture policy governance
Study type
Research
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Canada
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1057/s41309-022-00161-0
Catalogue ID
XL0030

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