Landmark New Report Shows Canadian Lobbyists Represent Major Polluters Alongside Environmental Groups

Landmark Report Exposes Conflict of Interest in Canadian Lobbying

A new report by FMinus reveals that Canadian lobbyists represent both major polluters and environmental groups, hindering the nation's climate action.

Major Canadian environmental organizations and civil society groups are using lobbyists who also work for big polluters, according to the report, which was prepared in conjunction with Environmental Defence and re•generation.

“As the climate crisis gets worse for Canadians, there’s a hidden cause,”
said James Browning, founder and executive director of FMinus, in an interview with DeSmog.

The report highlights a major conflict of interest, where Big Oil's lobbying playbook takes precedence over climate action.

Author's summary: Canadian lobbyists serve polluters and environmentalists.

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