This is an important point. Actually, in our public integrity indicators on lobbying, the disclosure of beneficial ownership is part of the criteria we look into and part of the quality of the lobbying framework, which, again, Canada fulfills. As you mentioned, ultimately, when it's about understanding lobbying, it's important also that citizens can understand who is the ultimate beneficiary of the lobbying activities.
There was a recommendation from the lobbying commissioner to disclose all entities that control and have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying. This would indeed be aligned with good international practices. If you would like an international example, Germany has some extensive disclosures, for example, on who funds lobbying activities and whether there is external funding provided to support the lobbying activities.
Perhaps I can mention as well that this is something that is de facto transparent in foreign influence registries. In these registries, those who register are typically those who conduct lobbying influence activities on behalf of or under the control of a foreign interest. This can actually be mirrored in lobbying registries in requiring those who register to disclose whether there is an entity that controls or directs some of the lobbying.
