Unfortunately, you're probably quite correct. There's no empirical evidence that says it will, but you pointed out quite correctly that there's no empirical evidence to suggest it wouldn't.
I wish we had the opportunity to try to find out whether it did have an impact. Beyond that, what other plans do you have? Clearly, if this decrease in voter turnout continues, it's not inconceivable to think that within a few years we'll have fewer than 50% of eligible voters electing governments in this country. That would truly be a tragedy. What plans does your office have, if any, to try to deal with this decrease of voter turnout, this apathy among voters? How can you assure this committee that your plans will have some positive impact prior to the next election?