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Lobbying Disclosure: Canadian National Railway (2014)

Original title: GARY J LAPAILLE for CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY @ TRANSPORTATION (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the professional representation hired by a major rail operator to influence administrative decisions at the Chicago Planning Commission during the second quarter of 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Canadian National Railway

The company is the client seeking to influence administrative decisions regarding rail transportation.

Chicago Planning Commission

The commission is the government body receiving the lobbying communications.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Gary J. LaPaille registered as a lobbyist for the Canadian National Railway to discuss rail transportation issues with the Chicago Planning Commission.

Key Facts

  • Gary J. LaPaille served as the registered lobbyist for the Canadian National Railway.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Planning Commission.
  • The stated purpose of the lobbying was the marketing of rail transportation issues.
  • The registration period for this lobbying activity was April 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired by a major rail operator to influence administrative decisions at the Chicago Planning Commission during the second quarter of 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
It is a public disclosure record showing that a specific lobbyist was hired by a private company to communicate with a city agency.
What specific rail issues were discussed?
The document only specifies 'marketing of rail transportation issues' as the scope of the .

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Lobbying Activity

GARY J LAPAILLE

on behalf of CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY

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Discoveries

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Historical Lobbying Record

This document provides a snapshot of corporate influence efforts directed at the Chicago Planning Commission from a decade ago.

Connected Entities

personGary J. LaPailleRegistered lobbyist representing the client.Map →
organizationPlanning CommissionThe Chicago municipal body being lobbied.Map →
organizationCanadian National RailwayThe client seeking to influence rail transportation policy.Map →
locationChicago, ILThe jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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