Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I really appreciated the opportunity to come and tour Elections Canada not that long ago, and I recall that we had an opportunity to ask a number of questions.
Looking at your estimates, I guess I might imagine that an annual budget looks a little different in the year of an election, but perhaps not, given our current reality and the need for Elections Canada to be election ready. I know you highlighted that for us when we toured Elections Canada. What impact does needing to be election ready have on your budget? What is the cost to Canadians for us to have Elections Canada election ready for who knows how long?