Regarding the question of veiled voters, I would like to move a motion. Since I have not had time to get it drafted in English, I will not actually table it. I will, however, read it. Let me explain the rationale behind my motion. We have not had time to do a lengthy study or to call witnesses. I think there is agreement that individuals should not be allowed to vote in Monday's by-elections if they are veiled.
Mr. Mayrand has come to a decision and he reiterated his position at this morning's press conference. Clearly, the parties disagree with his position. Consequently, I would like to put forward a motion calling on the Chief Electoral Officer to reconsider his decision. We could ask the chair to sign it and it would be the equivalent of a committee report. The motion would read as follows:
That the members of this committee call upon Elections Canada to reconsider its decision to allow veiled individuals to vote.
That is the motion that I wish to put forward, if I have the unanimous consent of the four parties. I attended Mr. Mayrand's press conference this morning and he appeared to be saying that if Parliament were willing... I don't know if the government is willing to recall Parliament this evening for an emergency session. It might be hard to get a quorum. However, if we were to ask the chair to write to Elections Canada and submit this motion, then this might put an end to the debate on veiled voters, in advance of Monday's by-elections.