The reason we would like to advocate for an expansion of the definition is that, based on our observations on the ground, foreign interference occurs at every single level of the decision-making process, whether it's within the party or outside the party. For instance, in terms of political party contests, we have witnessed a lot of interference behind the scenes. Of course, many of the proxies are advocates representing foreign countries. They disguise themselves as being a Canadian politician or a Canadian community representative. Even in terms of some of the other appointments, we have seen a lot of unlawful lobbying behind the scenes that involves monetary benefits. Sometimes it can be intangible or in kind.
I would like to provide a broader understanding of where foreign interference could occur. It's really beyond the imagination of most Canadians. However, for people like us who have been observing it on the ground, we have seen a lot more than what is being reported by Canadian media.