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Section II — Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

Analysis by Program Activity

Strategic Outcome:

Transparency and accountability in the lobbying of public office holders contribute to confidence in the integrity of government decision-making.

Program Activity Name:

Registration of Lobbyists — Lobbying the federal government is a legitimate activity but it must be done transparently. The Lobbyist Registration Act requires that individuals who are paid to lobby public office holders must disclose certain details of their lobbying activities. The Registrar approves lobbyists' registrations and makes them available for reference in an electronic registry that is accessible on the Internet.

Financial Resources:
(Thousands of dollars)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
1,900	1,900	1,900

Human Resources:

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
10	10	10

Registration of lobbyists is the program activity that supports Priority #1: Implement the new Lobbyists Registration System (LRS). The Federal Accountability Act has considerably modified the registration requirements set out in the Lobbyists Registration Act, to be renamed the Lobbying Act. Upon coming into force of this new legislation, lobbyists will need to have access to a registration system that will incorporate the new legislative and regulatory registration requirements they will be subject to. The LRS is the Internet-based software application used by more than 99.9% of lobbyists for registering their lobbying activities and completing related registration transactions such as amendments, renewals and terminations. The application required major modifications to ensure it will be capable of processing significantly larger numbers of additional transactions, such as monthly reports, that will be required under the Lobbying Act. Moreover, additional functions will be added to the LRS to facilitate searches of the registry by members of the public and thus increase transparency. Performance of the program activity is to be measured with indicators such as the number of visits recorded on the ORL's website, as well as the number of completed registrations and terminated registrations.

Expected Results	Performance Indicators
All lobbying activity is carried out by individuals, organizations and corporations that are properly registered in the Lobbyists Registration System.	Completeness of active registrations in the Lobbyists Registration System.
Canadians have access to information about lobbying and lobbyists.	Online availability of the registry of lobbyists.

Analysis by Program Activity

Strategic Outcome:

Transparency and accountability in the lobbying of public office holders contribute to confidence in the integrity of government decision-making.

Program Activity Name:

Education and Research — The Office develops and implements educational and research programs to foster awareness of the requirements of the Lobbyists Registration Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. The primary audiences for programs are lobbyists, their clients and public office holders.

Financial Resources:
(Thousands of dollars)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
987	987	987

Human Resources:

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
6	6	6

The Education and Research Program Activity is in direct support of Priority #2: Increase awareness of Act and Code requirements. The new Commissioner of Lobbying will have an explicit mandate to enhance awareness of the scope and requirements of the Lobbying Act by lobbyists, their clients, public office holders, and the public at large. These same individuals will also be targeted for outreach activities to ensure they fully understand the new registration requirements of the Lobbying Act. The outreach activities will include direct communications with lobbyists, the media and the public via the website; issuance of advisory letters to lobbyists who are alleged to have conducted unregistered lobbying activities; information sessions; media relations; conferences and learning events; briefings for federal government institutions; and dialogue with other jurisdictions. Performance will be measured by the number of ORL presentations made and the number of advisory letters to which ORL receives a reply.

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
Lobbyists, their clients, public office holders and the public are aware of the scope and requirements of the Lobbyists Registration Act.	Survey conducted in the third quarter of every year.

Analysis by Program Activity

Strategic Outcome:

Transparency and accountability in the lobbying of public office holders contribute to confidence in the integrity of government decision-making.

Program Activity Name:

Reviews and Investigations under the Lobbyists Registration Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct — The Office validates information provided by registered lobbyists to ensure accuracy. Allegations of non-registration or misconduct by lobbyists are reviewed and formal investigations are carried out when required.

Financial Resources:
(Thousands of dollars)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
1,626	1,626	1,626

Human Resources:

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
12	12	12

The Reviews and Investigations Program Activity is in direct support of Priority #3: Pursue enforcement of the Act and the Code and communicate the results. It is important that the lobbying community, public office holders, and the public be aware that the law is being enforced. The Office has increased its staff and expertise to better review allegations of non-registration or Code of Conduct breaches. Performance will be measured by the number of reviews or investigations initiated.

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
Alleged breaches of the Lobbyists Registration Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct are determined to be either unfounded or true so that they may be subjected to the appropriate sanctions.	Number of alleged breaches of the Lobbyists Registration Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct which result in decisions.

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