We do believe—and the membership was fully consulted—that moving back to or maintaining the “reasonable hospitality” wording, as opposed to a dollar limit, is more appropriate. It allows for a more common-sense application.
We cannot imagine lavish food or lavish drinks, if you can recall many Parliament Hill receptions. “Reasonable limit” is typically the best approach that can be applied by all.
The intention of receptions and hospitality is not to create that favour or sense of obligation. As I think was heard through many common remarks, a sense of obligation is already captured through many other elements of the code and the Conflict of Interest Act.