The Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists announced that a new temporary program in British Columbia pauses fines for unregistered lobbyists. From April 1 to September 30, 2026, the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists will temporarily pause fines for certain violations of the LTA for unregistered organizations and consultant lobbyists that fall within the framework described here. According to the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists, the purpose of this temporary “fine freeze” is to increase transparency in lobbying by helping unregistered organizations, nonprofits and consultant lobbyists understand their legal obligations and to onboard them with the registration process.

Eligibility Framework:

Apparent contraventions of the following sections are not eligible for the temporary fine freeze and may face administrative penalties if a contravention is determined:

• • Section 2.1 – Prohibition on lobbying in relation to a contract for providing paid advice to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Section 2.2 – Prohibition on lobbying by former public office holders

Contraventions of any other section in the LTA may be eligible for the temporary fine freeze if the following criteria are met.

For further information about the program and legalities, click here.