Fossil Fuel Lobbying Under PM Carney: A Year of Unprecedented Access

This backgrounder examines the unprecedented level of access the fossil fuel industry had to the federal government during Prime Minister Mark Carney's first year in office. Drawing on data from the federal Registry of Lobbyists, it highlights the scale of industry lobbying, identifies the most-lobbied ministers and companies, and explores how increased industry access coincided with major policy changes that align with Big Oil's priorities.