The only one I know of that I can compare it to is the Ontario provincial regime. I understand that the committee may be hearing from Mr. Essensa.
The Ontario regime is much stricter. Whether or not that's a desirable thing I think is for the committee to consider. In the Ontario example, there's an outright prohibition on attendance. My understanding is that's for any candidate, member of Parliament, or a leader. That is very sweeping. Even independent candidates are prohibited from attending any fundraiser where there's an entry price, and there are no thresholds. It's sweeping in its scope, and it's quite restrictive in the nature of the fundraisers.
I understand there's a bill being considered, Bill 152, to exempt party conventions, which were not exempted. Any time you have party conventions and they have contributions, then party leaders are not allowed to attend. I think Mr. Essensa can better inform the committee on the problems that this causes.
That's why I think when I made my remarks, I said that this bill is carefully calibrated. I think it's based on some experience in the Ontario context.