Ian Stedman, an associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at 91ÑÇɫ’s School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in a recent CBC article on the review of Alberta Lobbyist’s Act, which is up for review after five years. Experts agree that the act is outdated and there are issues that must be addressed, including a lack of transparency about lobbying activities in the province.
Stedman says that lobbying registries should be kept up to date so that the public can see who is trying to influence government decisions. However, since many lobbyists have contributed to funding campaigns, the rules around the registries don’t tend to change unless there is a scandal.
Stedman holds a PhD in law from Osgoode Hall Law School. His research interests include law and justice, science and technology, public sector ethics and accountability as well as AI.
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