With respect to the first question on the role of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner in relation to ethical matters, there are a couple of things to point out. One is that certainly the commissioner has a role to play in terms of conflict of interest, which is a subset of ethics. As well, the post-employment regime that is set out in the Conflict of Interest Act is another subset of ethics.
The role she plays vis-à-vis the guidelines for members of Parliament also contains ethical considerations, but her role stops short of enforcing or administering the ethical standards that are set out in accountable government. The Prime Minister certainly has the opportunity to ask for advice from the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on any ethical matter the Prime Minister wishes to, but ultimately the commissioner is not placed in a role of displacing the responsibilities of the Prime Minister for the ethical tone of his or her government. Ultimately, it is the Prime Minister who must answer politically to Parliament and to Canadians for the conduct of the ministry and government.
With respect to the question on lobbying, there is certainly a Lobbying Act. There is a Commissioner of Lobbying, who is an agent of Parliament. That act sets out and defines what constitutes lobbying activities. It sets out the--