Yes, very much so. Hopefully, the committee will look at the entire list of “dirty dozen” loopholes, close them all and also strengthen enforcement in key ways—and the penalties. There are zero penalties. The Ethics Commissioner has recommended a maximum $3,000 fine. That's meaningless, as most of these people the act covers are making $220,000-plus. A maximum $3,000 fine is not going to discourage anyone.
