Thank you very much for the question.
I want, in my response, to address a couple of things that have been said around this table.
It's fabulous that you've taken so many hours to hear from 70-odd witnesses.
I'd like, though, at this point, to bring in a personal experience. Prior to being a consultant, I actually worked for three years for a not-for-profit organization, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Prior to that I worked for the Canadian Diabetes Association for two and a half years, in the government relations area. When I think of that sector specifically, one of my concerns--one that I'd really urge the committee to consider--would be to talk to those types of organizations.
Part of my mandate in my last job was to build a national grassroots program. It was an MP contact program, bringing the actual constituents to talk to the members of Parliament. For the average individual, that is actually a very nerve-racking experience; a lot of training is involved from the staff person at the charitable organization. When I also look at filing requirements, staff resources in those types of organizations are slim. I urge the committee to actually take a look at some of those organizations and how the filing requirements would actually impact on them. I do know, based on my experience, that it would be cumbersome.