I understand the safety imperative that prompted the change to release the information after the event. I understand that the requirement is being amended, rather than repealed altogether. However, when it comes to releasing the information prior to the event, the section and requirement pertaining to the five days' notice is being removed altogether.
I'd like to go through the elements one by one and hear your comments on balancing transparency and the safety risk.
Under subsection 384.2(2) of the current Canada Elections Act, the date, time and location of the regulated fundraising event have to be published five days prior to the event.
Do you think publishing only the date and time, without specifying the location, will ensure both safety and transparency?