Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to the witnesses.
Everything you've been saying so far is very interesting. Basically, it's not that simple to have the perfect definition to define what a lobbyist is or to know when one is engaging in lobbying. We're talking about small and medium enterprises. People do want to talk to their MPs about problems they're facing, but they wonder whether or not they are engaging in lobbying. I understand very well what you're saying. I was an entrepreneur before going into politics. It's a nuance that's difficult to grasp.
I've looked at both of your résumés and biographies, and I must say, they're impressive. It's very important for our committee to receive witnesses and experts, in particular.
Could you help the committee understand how your experience with the Lobbying Act and lobbying in general truly enables you to testify as experts today?