Trudeau's January 2017 trip to the island came at a time when the Aga Khan was discussing funding for projects with Trudeau's government. While the Aga Khan was not paid, he was a member of the Aga Khan Foundation's board. "We trust in the process in place and respect the work that the court and the lobbying commissioner will do," Trudeau told reporters. He said the ruling raises significant questions about the rules that govern lobbying by unpaid volunteers and what constitutes a benefit. Scott Thurlow, an Ottawa lawyer who advises clients on the Lobbying Act, said the law refers to paid lobbyists for a reason.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2019 17:25 UTC