It's almost my view of things.
Let me clarify, first of all, that I have known the Prime Minister for over 20 years, I guess. He and I were guest speakers in Winnipeg when the Reform Party was founded. I should tell you that the triple-E committee has never been politically affiliated as a committee. We have introduced this idea to every political party in every province in the country over the last 20-some years.
To go back to your original question about whether the Prime Minister is committed to the idea of election of senators, I would have to answer with an unqualified yes, because he has told me that himself, but it is a time-limited offer to the premiers. If they hold Senate elections, he will recognize the outcome of those elections. I've had numerous conversations with the Prime Minister on this issue, and I wouldn't pretend that the Prime Minister and I are in lockstep on everything. When you ask questions on this bill, you'll discover that we do not agree on absolutely everything, but we do agree on electing future senators and allowing the provinces the timeframe necessary to decide what they would like to do about a constitutional amendment.
The proof that the Prime Minister is committed to Senate elections is my own appointment.