New Brunswick’s government proposes big changes to lobbying rules.

The Liberals introduced new legislation today.

Charles Murray says the bill helps New Brunswick catch up with other areas in Canada.

Murray says the bill would make almost 2,000 more lobbyists register and report what they do.

The legislation gives the commissioner power to fine people who break the rules.

Lobbyists must report meeting details with government officials every month in a new database.

Murray says these changes and a new code of conduct will take a couple of years.

Murray says New Brunswick will be among the leading areas with these changes.

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