The Internet is readily available across the country. In the House of commons, every minister has his own site. All Members of Parliament have Internet or e-mail access. The institution itself publishes the agenda of the House. Those who are not in tuned to this process have to become aware of it and very quickly because others are.
Most industries have associations.
People should make sure that their associations are working not just presenting their views, but getting them the information. I am convinced that Canadians believe Parliamentarians are important, and essential. That elected officials are seen as the most important conduit to government. I like to make this point because Parliament and Parliamentarians are often overlooked in discussions on governance. For people in my constituency who call every day with requests for assistance on issues from citizenship to pensions, Parliament is the place they automatically turn to for assistance.