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Hutton: A lobbyist by definition is a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Columnist Deb Hutton says if done honestly and professionally, lobbying is an important part of a democratic system of government.

Published Aug 9, 2019 at 1:25pm

Hutton: A lobbyist by definition is a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

TORONTO, ON- SEPTEMBER 17 – At 12:05 am, Ted Arnott, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly gives his ruling rejecting standing rule 52 that prohibits two similar bills being introduced in the same session as Queen’s Park holds a rare midnight session to begin the 2nd reading of Bill 31, a reintroduction of Bill 5 that includes the notwithstanding clause at Queen’s Park in Toronto. September 17, 2018. Steve Russell/Toronto Star

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