I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to meeting number 38 of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
Today, pursuant to the order of reference, the committee is resuming the statutory review of the Lobbying Act. It is a pleasure for me to chair today's meeting, in that I am replacing my colleague Mr. Brassard.
I would first like to thank the witnesses for joining us today and for their contribution to the committee's work. Their attendance today will allow us to reflect fully on the legislative framework around lobbying in Canada, on how effective and transparent it is, and on any improvements that might be considered in this parliamentary review.
For the first hour of the meeting, we welcome the Hon. Joe Jordan, as an individual, and Mr. Dan Hurley, board director and treasurer of the Public Affairs Association of Canada.
The witnesses for the second hour of the meeting will be announced in due course.
I would like to thank all witnesses for appearing before the committee today. Their perspective and expertise will be valuable as members continue their statutory review of the Lobbying Act.
In the first hour of this meeting, the witnesses and the members of the committee are here in person. At the moment, no one is participating virtually.
A reminder that all comments must be directed through the chair.
Without further delay, we will start by hearing from the witnesses, each of whom has five minutes.
We have Mr. Jordan, then Mr. Hurley.