You often referred to the Ontario system in your answers to my colleagues' questions, minister. Moreover, I understand from the briefing note we have on the bill, that you looked at the practice in various provinces. I am more familiar with the Quebec Elections Act which does not cover loans to leadership candidates. It is strictly a matter for the political party. In addition, the limit is different from loans and contributions. In Quebec, voters are allowed to make loans. So there is a huge difference between the Quebec Elections Act and the bill you have put forward.
My question is this. I am sure you studied this issue before you came forward with the bill. Do you have a comparative table showing what happened in each province? In other words, do you have a description of the various practices as well as an evaluation of them? Does any provincial system have restrictions as strong as those you are suggesting today? Have they been evaluated?
What problems for nomination candidates are you trying to fix? In the past, was there any abuse in the case of nomination candidates, people who have to borrow $16,000 and who will not be entitled to recover their expenditures? The person has never run before, this is the first time, they have no money, and the bank will not provide a loan. I am trying to see what problems you are trying to fix through this bill.