Absolutely.
I've already started working on it. I was asked in December whether I could be ready for the spring, so I knew it was coming and I've been working with that in mind. I'd like the review to address a few main themes.
How can the act be amended to improve transparency? How can the act be amended to improve and strengthen outreach and communications, as well as implementation?
Those are the three things I want to focus on.
In terms of transparency, we have a good piece of legislation. It's fairly sound, but there is some work to do. One area that could probably be improved is the “significant part” of duties rule, which we will discuss a bit later. That's definitely an element in need of improvement.
One provision requires that pre-arranged meetings be reported. That could be withdrawn. If people meet on the street, there is no requirement to file a return through the registry. Clearly, then, we can do certain things to improve transparency.
In terms of education and outreach, I'm considering whether we should make training mandatory for lobbyists.
From a compliance perspective, obviously, a range of sanctions are needed. The consequences for those who violate the act or code need to be revisited.
In a nutshell, those are my three priorities.