Michael Barrett at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On February 14th, 2023. See this statement in context.

February 14th, 2023 / 3:50 p.m.

Conservative

Michael Barrett Conservative Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, ON

I'll pick up from there, Chair. Thanks very much.

I'll turn to the folks in the room with respect to the effect that campaigning for individuals could have, and then having access to them in your role as a lobbyist, or one's role as a lobbyist.

What do you think is the right way to strike the balance between avoiding the perception that undue or unfair access has been granted versus kindness campaigning for a good candidate, in exchange for access to that candidate once they have been elected, and potentially elevated to the role of a privy councillor?

I'll start with you, Mr. Thurlow.

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