It is unfortunate that you took on this job at a very controversial time, during the controversy regarding the veiled voters. I do not want to remind you about bad memories, because this issue not doubt gave you stomach problems.
You made the news despite yourself, during the last election campaign, because of the ballot boxes that were lost in the Quebec City riding. That also led to charges. We are in politics. We respect each other, but we are not necessarily bound to like each other. So this situation gave rise to accusations. Certain parties accused another party that had suggested a list of deputy returning officers, but had not given any consideration to the Bloc candidates. When they are sworn in, they come under your jurisdiction. You discuss this issue on page 27 of your report, in the highlighted area at the bottom.
I know that the problems facing rural ridings are not the same as those in urban ridings. Could we do something about this? You said that the ballot boxes were in the custody of the deputy returning officers. Could we do something to avoid looking ridiculous and ensure that the situation that occurred in the Quebec City riding does not repeat itself?