The thing is, if political parties are encompassed within federal legislation, that would then provide a mechanism for Canadians to take whatever concerns or complaints they might have presumably to the federal Privacy Commissioner for adjudication. Again, and I can't express this strongly enough, that would substantially enhance the confidence and trust that Canadians have in having that dialogue with their parties. It is so important, at a time when democracy is so fragile, for that trust be strengthened. That can only be held through including political parties within the federal privacy legislation.
