I'll answer first.
It's obvious that I wasn't born yesterday. I started my career in the field of government relations at the time when Prime Minister Mulroney introduced the first Lobbyists Registration Act. I received briefing sessions from his office.
Over the years, as a salaried lobbyist and as a consultant lobbyist, I've always worked on the files. Now, I must say that I'm fortunate to work with several stakeholders in the private sector as well as with members of what is called civil society, that is, members of the non-profit sector. Every day, I work on lobbying issues at the federal, provincial, municipal, or territorial level.
As I've stated to you, we're beginning to look at the implications of the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act. This is my experience; this is my practice. It's what I live and hear every day. I think constantly about these subjects. I communicate frequently with compliance officers across Canada, including those at the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, to try to break down issues, understand complex issues, and come up with potential solutions when there's a problem to solve. That's my job.