Our mandate and authority in that regard is somewhat limited. One of the concrete initiatives that we plan to have ready for next fall is that we will be looking at advanced polls in rural ridings across the country with a view of making it more accessible to rural electors. That's one administrative measure that we can put in place.
At a broader level, we're seeking to better understand the phenomenon and what factors motivate electors to participate in the electoral process. Some of these studies will be coming out over the next short while.
We are also engaged with other electoral bodies across the country, because the phenomenon is not unique to the federal election; it is also very much present at the provincial and municipal level. So we'll see how we can combine our efforts to reach the youth, especially, which is a segment of the population that tends to vote less than other groups.
Beyond that, I think it will require the involvement of many other players, and some of the key ones are here around this table. Parliamentarians, educators, and parents all have a significant role in fostering greater engagement of their fellow citizens in our democratic process.