Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to salute my colleague Gabriel Ste-Marie, whose riding is hosting the committee.
I salute the participants and the civic engagement they are showing by being with us today.
I also thank the two witnesses for their presentations.
Professor Breslaw, I understand the thinking behind the proposal you have made today. I am in considerable agreement with you that it would be difficult to apply, because, beyond the voting, there is the whole set of parliamentary rules about things like time available for members, and committee work by members. It is difficult to imagine how all this could be weighted.
Professor Nikolenyi, I am less well-acquainted with the single transferable vote. I understand you prefer that model. I'd like you to explain how this type of voting unfolds in practice. You have said that this voting system would be easier, but I'd like you to explain the reasons why you prefer a single transferable vote in the Canadian context. What are the advantages?