Thank you, Chair.
And thank you, Minister, for appearing.
I'll follow up a bit on some of the comments made by Mr. Owen and ask you to respond to a criticism that has been levied by some members of the opposition with respect to this bill. They are contending that this bill would prevent qualified candidates from seeking nominations, particularly women. I don't necessarily share that view, but I'd like to hear your views on that and how you would respond to those criticisms.