My name is Ivan Filippov. I came to Canada with my family 32 years ago. I'm a very proud Canadian and I love this country from the bottom of my heart.
This electoral system, which we have had for 150 years, has survived incredible worldwide events and has served us well. People have been saying that we don't know anything about the future, but we know one thing, that this system which is already in place is strong and will carry us without any doubt into the future.
I am not proposing any referendum at all. For me, this process, which gives me a voice, for which I am grateful, is something I would like to see disappear. I am questioning the motivation of whoever set it up, whether Mr. Trudeau or maybe his adviser, Mr. Butts. It doesn't matter to me, because I understand one thing. Out of the blue, when finally the Liberals have the power, they use it to their advantage. How they will modify the electoral system to their benefit, I don't know, but I know this is the purpose.
I look also at the committee of 12 members. Out of those 12 members, only three are members of the Conservative Party. So when we are talking about proportional representation, how about your committee? I'm very skeptical and I would like to let this process die.
Thank you very much.