Procedure and House Affairs committee  On the appeal process itself, I could verify that further, but I believe we spent in terms of a combination of the GST and.... I'll ask my colleagues. I don't want to mislead you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I think last time we reported $1.3 million to the committee, and I think there have been some increases of around $300,000.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Pardon?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No. That's something we have no choice about dealing with, so it depends on whatever it costs.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  No.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It was my decision to appeal, given that the issues that were being raised touched the overall scheme of the legislation.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  We're talking about both appeals. They raised significant issues that touch upon the overall scheme of the legislation.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  On both cases.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's the change that's being proposed. Currently, the candidate would have to apply to court to get an extension of time. We're making two things here--

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  In exceptional cases, we will have to take appropriate measures. The recommendation is intended to give the returning officer a certain amount of discretion so that, depending on the nature of the riding, he can ask that the ballot boxes be returned to a central location. He need

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I believe it's whoever is incumbent.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  The party to which the incumbent--

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  With the new legislation now, electors have to provide proof of identity when they vote. They have to provide documents that establish their identity and their address. And it's very strict.