Zac Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in the Calgary Herald. The RCMP are investigating a situation in Calgary in which a developer consultant allegedly offered illegal campaign donations in exchange for support on land-use decisions. This has led to Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas to discuss the need for a lobbyists registry to create greater transparency around lobbying activities. However, there are mixed opinions about whether a registry would help to help prevent corruption.
Spicer says Toronto’s lobbyist registry gives insights into whom councillors are meeting with, but it does not require them to disclose what their conversations were about.
Spicer holds a PhD in political science from the University of Western Ontario. His research interests include politics and government, public administration, local government, smart cities, data governance and innovation policy.
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