As I was saying earlier, where I am drawn in regarding conflict of interest is with the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. The court has provided me with a clear direction on the fact that I must look at both apparent and real conflict.
In looking to answer your question on whether the definition in the Conflict of Interest Act is sufficient or right, I would point out when looking at the two pieces of legislation that the reason we have these definitions is for Canadians to have more confidence in the integrity of government decision-making. Whether the definition should include an apparent conflict of interest as opposed to just a real conflict, I think is something that Parliament does want to address.