Good evening, everyone.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak before you this evening.
First, I would like to emphasize one point. Canada is a very old democracy on this planet. It dates back to 1867. Italy's dates back to 1870. I wanted to mention that simply to put things in perspective. In fact, what was a good electoral system 150 years ago is no longer fair today.
I have major reservations about what I hear when people say there might be a referendum on this change. I think it is essential that the government shoulder its responsibilities and change a system that is now unfair and no longer represents the mind, collective unconscious, or will of every Canadian citizen. It is absolutely essential to make this change.
I am not familiar with all the proportionality-based systems because they are extremely complex. I therefore trust you to select the best system. However, I think it would be unacceptable to maintain the status quo following the work this committee has undertaken.
Thank you.