Lobbyists

But First….Role of Media Review The media are Watchdogs in the political System - keeping politics accountable. As such, they are expected to present an unbias opinion. The media is a tool people can use to pressure and persuade the government, public opinion is very important to democracy The Parliamentary press Gallery reports on government issues, policies, and laws to Canadians.

Examples of Media reporting on Gov’t Alberta Climate Leaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLGexF-8xGg The National: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEVqBnunjkM Rebel Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqK5IMJ0_9M Which of these videos were attempting a bias?

Lobbyists & Interest Groups Political parties are not the only form of organized political behaviour in democracies Interest groups or pressure groups bring together individuals who are seeking to influence political decision making on specific public issues. In Canada, interest groups can legally organize and have the right to petition and influence government. They opperate at all levels of government with considerable effect.

Lobbyists & Interest Groups Interest groups represent a wide variety of interests, such as business, labor, professionals, consumers, women, religious groups, and the environment. The process used by interest groups in their attempt to influence government is called lobbying.

Billy wants a Dog…. Billy Wants a Dog (Into to lobby groups) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjY5Zkt51wY

Lobbyists & Interest Groups To be effective, interest groups must exert their influence at critical points in the decision-making process. Interest groups seek to influence the policymaking process This means focusing on the law makers - the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and Civil Servants

How It Happens….Lobbyists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DUM6jVasw