Mr. Chairman, I noticed during the last two elections that it is more and more difficult to enter work places. For example, in my riding, there are 500 businesses. In addition, there are more and more candidates.
In 1993, when I first ran for office, there were three parties, the New Democratic Party being absent. Now, there are four, five, six and even seven. Business owners say that if they open their doors to a candidate, they will have to do so five or six times, which can indeed disrupt work. They would be willing to open their doors to one or two candidates, but obviously, they cannot make that choice.
I think all candidates should be able to greet people at the exit of their work place. However, if three or four candidates are there at the same time, it might bother people. Some would even tell us to stop pestering them.
I do not see how we could solve that problem. I know that the act should allow us to meet the workers. However, we should not forget that more and more candidates are running for election.