Recent changes to Canada's lobbying rules have significantly decreased the number of sponsored trips taken by Members of Parliament (MPs), but foreign governments and groups not registered to lobby continue to fund travel. In 2023, MPs accepted $875,528 in sponsored travel, with $465,887 coming from unregistered groups. The Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger implemented a new code of conduct restricting registered lobbyists from giving gifts over $40, but this change lacks enforcement mechanisms. Critics, including Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch, argue that sponsored travel is akin to 'legalized bribery' and should be banned outright. Notably, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada funded a significant portion of these trips, sending five MPs to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs spent $335,296 on trips for MPs before the new rules were enacted, highlighting ongoing concerns about foreign influence. Some organizations, like the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, have pivoted to direct lobbying instead of sponsoring travel, indicating a shift in strategy among advocacy groups. The ethics committee is currently reviewing the Lobbying Act to address these issues further.