The reason is very simple. I am trying to find an answer to the concerns raised by the members of this committee. We are talking here about the possibility of turning up to vote at a polling station without holding Canadian citizenship. This is why I made a recommendation so that the citizenship of such individuals may be established, or at least so that we can ensure such persons provide written evidence of their citizenship.
I have not heard it said that there was a major problem in this respect. The main reason I wanted to make a recommendation with regard to this power, which is not included in the act, is that I am an officer of Parliament, and attempting to meet the requirements of members is part of my mandate.