Good morning. I would first like to thank the committee for giving me the opportunity to make a presentation.
From the outset, we can say that the Lobbying Act as passed in 2008 works well, since most lobbyists submit to it in good faith, and that the Registry of Lobbyists is a relevant, credible, accessible and useful source of information.
However, four years after the Lobbying Act was passed, we must conclude that some gaps remain, which, even if they concern relatively marginal issues, fuel cynicism and suspicion among political observers. The statutory review of the Lobbying Act is thus an excellent opportunity to improve the legal framework—