I have a two-year rule. I think that's something one could consider. It's not one of my recommendations, but it's not an outlandish suggestion.
It's interesting. I've always observed that two of the purposes of the Conflict of Interest Act are to “encourage experienced and competent persons to seek and accept public office”—that's paragraph 3(d)—and to “facilitate interchange between the private and public sector”. These post-employment rules go against those particular objectives, but on the other hand, they're attempting to protect the integrity of information and influence.
There is a balance. Usually it's one year. It's only two years for the parliamentary secretary and the minister, so in a sense, there is already the start of a sliding scale. I don't know whether you'd want to go too much less than one year, but it's not something that I think is outlandish.