IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR GRANT APPLICANTS

The City of Toronto has implemented a Lobbyist Registry that opens on February 11, 2008.

The purpose of the Lobbyist Registry is to enhance public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the City’s decision-making processes. The Registry will keep track of who talks to whom about what, in relation to matters to be decided, awarded, recommended or approved by public office holders (staff or Council). The Registry will make that information available to the public on the internet.

Groups applying for grants and funding from the City of Toronto (including Toronto Arts Council) are required to register if they are communicating with City Councillors in order to encourage support of a funding application. You are not required to register when you communicate with TAC staff or when you communicate with public office holders in situations that are part of the public record, like deputations to Budget Committee or information meetings. You do not need to register in order to respond to requests for information, participate in meetings with TAC staff, ask for information on your application process, or work with TAC staff to develop or strengthen your proposal.

The Office of the Lobbyist Registrar has prepared information on its purpose and process and includes definitions of terms such as “lobbyist” and “lobbying”. Click here to download this information.

Additional information is posted on the city web site at www.toronto.ca/lobbying and available from the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar at 416-338-5858.

Please contact the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar if you have questions about whether your organization is required to register: 416-338-5858