Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I thank the witnesses for being here.
I am wondering about the state of democracy in Canada. As you know, Canadian democracy rests on the principle of responsible government. I am thinking of Confederation and the development of responsible government. I am not at all impugning the responsibility of the Conservative government; I am talking about the concept of responsible government.
The process is extremely complex and the information, in my opinion, lacks precision. I wonder if it has become an empty ritual and whether the very principle of responsible government hasn't been undermined for years. As a Canadian, this concerns me greatly and also concerns the citizens of my riding.
Have things reached such a pass that the concentration of power and the Canadian government's focus on economic decisions are causing a democratic crisis?