Oil producers, payday lender, 7-Eleven among those lobbying Sask. gov't about COVID-19 concerns - News Summed Up

Oil producers, payday lender, 7-Eleven among those lobbying Sask. gov't about COVID-19 concerns


Records posted to the Saskatchewan lobbyist registry feature a melange of interest groups, from Husky Energy to 7-Eleven. "[It] highlights some of the missed opportunities in working with other key sectors," Meili said. In a response letter to Meili, Moe said the government's daily activities include "frequent engagement" with municipalities, businesses, labour groups, community partners, and First Nation and Métis groups. Then, in late March, the province announced it was giving the lab $3.6 million in new funding for COVID-19 vaccine research. Twice, using two separate lobbyists, Sysco Canada offered to help with "distribution of food and other goods in the fight against COVID-19."


Source: CBC News May 13, 2020 10:00 UTC



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