From my perspective, there's a balance to keep in mind when it comes to rights and freedoms. I think that Canadians, whether individuals or groups, don't necessarily plan to get involved in an election that isn't always on a fixed date. They can get engaged and participate.
If we were to require a system that would only allow them to use regulated funds, that is, contributions made for that purpose, that would force them to develop a fundraising activity in advance. That would create organizations armed with a fundraising capacity in case they ever wanted to get involved.
Beyond issues of rights and freedoms, I ask myself the following question: Do we want all organizations in Canada to become part of this constant fundraising machine in preparation to possibly get involved in an election?
I think it's important to be careful. I very much appreciate the concerns that Mr. Cooper has raised, but I would urge caution before going any further.