Yes. Redirecting resources that are currently spent on a constant state of election readiness toward voter participation programs would be a very good benefit. We've seen some examples: Elections Canada has undertaken some programs in the past; other organizations like teacher's unions, for instance, did some excellent work trying to improve young peoples' participation in the vote--young people who aren't necessarily old enough to vote yet, but to improve that particular level of participation. Those things are very important.
With respect to participation as candidates and in other ways, specific measures must be taken. People here have asked a lot about studies. One study that always sticks in my mind is an International Labour Organization study in about the mid-nineties that said at the current rate of progress, women will achieve economic and political equality with men in about a thousand years. We need to do something.