First, the Lobbying Act deals with communication between a lobbyist and a public office holder. Mr. Martin was talking about all lobbyists. We sometimes say a public office holder, under the act, that means just about everyone in Ottawa.
If there are communications between the two people, the lobbyist has to register with the commissioner. However, for designated public office holders, the difference is that if there are communications with those persons the lobbyist has to submit a monthly report on them.
In addition, designated public office holders are subject to the prohibition on acting as lobbyists for five years after the end of their term in office. That is the big difference.