Thank you very much for your presentation.
First, I just wish to make the point, and I assume the witnesses agree, that to label Bill C-16 as establishing fixed election dates is not accurate. A more accurate description would be that they are flexible fixed election dates. That's my first point.
Second, we've had a number of witnesses come before us and attempt to make the argument that moving to either fixed election dates or flexible fixed election dates would actually improve voter participation. I have asked these witnesses to bring forth studies they have that would demonstrate a clear causal link or correlation between higher voter participation and either fixed election dates, when the voter is completely free to vote or not, or flexible fixed dates. I've yet to see them, so I'm wondering if any of you witnesses would have that information.
Finally, I would like to address the point that you raised, Professor Massicotte, when you said that you expected, from a pedagogical standpoint, that the Constitution Act, 1867, rather than the Canada Elections Act, would be amended.