Indeed, these communications are similar, but we will need to ensure that the foreign agent registry not include all communications with Canadian citizens, because these activities don't constitute lobbying.
The Lobbying Act recognizes lobbying as a legitimate activity. We will need to carefully define the objectives and the purpose of the foreign agent registry. If both that registry and the registry of lobbyists were to fall under a single authority, there's no doubt that this authority should have the power to carry out investigations outside of Canada. I can tell you that I don't have that authority and that I certainly don't have the staff to carry out such activities.