I call this meeting back to order.
We return to our committee's major study on democratic development.
We have with us today Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, who last appeared before our committee when we were studying Canada's experience in Haiti. I believe at that time he brought some friends—those who were involved with the Haitian elections—before our committee. He chaired the International Mission for Monitoring Haitian Elections, which was comprised of electoral organizations from around the world.
Jean-Pierre Kingsley was appointed in February 1990. Since then, he has been responsible for the management of all federal electoral events, including the 1992 federal referendum, five general elections, and numerous byelections. Mr. Kingsley has held a variety of other positions in both private and public sectors.
We thank you for appearing, sir.
Also with us today from Elections Canada is Diane Davidson, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer and chief legal counsel.
I understand that you have an opening statement, Mr. Kingsley. We look forward to hearing from you. The floor is yours, sir.