Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Yes, I do. It's much too strict. When you talk to employment lawyers on non-compete clauses, normally non-compete clauses are anywhere from six months to two years. So why are we going to five years? Also, for unregistered individuals, former ministers, when you look at the conflict of interest guidelines now in the act, they talk about not talking to former colleagues, and so on, for a year, or former public servants, or two years for ministers.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  We are prepared... [Editor's Note: Inaudible]

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Mr. Chair, may I add a little to that from a different perspective? I'd like to follow up on that. I don't know whether all the members of the committee are aware of what we're already reporting every six months, and I believe there will be barriers. Every six months, we briefly describe the organization's business activities and lay out the subject matters and areas of concern.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and honoured members of the committee. Good morning. Bonjour. The Canadian Society of Association Executives, commonly called the CSAE, welcomes this opportunity to comment on Bill C-2, the Federal Accountability Act, and is pleased to participate in its review on our members' behalf.