Absolutely. In Quebec, we have an additional power, which is to impose disciplinary penalties by suspending the activities of any lobbyist who may allegedly have broken the law. Otherwise, legally, we are in much the same situation as those at federal level. However, at least we have the power to conduct complete investigations.
I understand that the federal commissioner has to submit her investigations to the RCMP, which clearly involves costs and delays. I feel that it is very appropriate to have a full range of powers.