Lobbyist necessary for government reform Lobbying is a formal and recognized part of the democratic system. Lobbying is any form of direct or indirect communication with the government or its officials designed to influence public policy. A lobbyist is a paid professional who makes his/her living by influencing government. Business firms or various economic and political groups are the most frequent employers of lobbyists (e.g. Tobacco companies). A lobbyist is hired for their …showed first 75 words of 728 total…

…showed last 75 words of 728 total…the ones paying for their re-election campaign, if they don't they won't get money for their campaign, which could add up to millions. In conclusion lobbyist are necessary in a democratic society for government reform. By using different methods to show the public about their situation, the government of Canada instating the registration act to protect the smaller lobbyists, and lobbyists can work against the interest of the public, for the interests of large corporations