When individuals are engaged in lobbying without intending to communicate with public office holders, that prohibition does nothing. So monetary penalties are used. However, I think that in situations that fall under the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, if there is a breach, then perhaps it would be appropriate to use a prohibition. Take, for example, the McSweeny and Stewart case that I tabled before Parliament. That could be an example of that kind of situation.
On December 13th, 2011. See this statement in context.