Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First I have a comment, and then a quick question.
Mr. Mendes, you mentioned the encouragement of civil society to get involved in...and I think we're all aware of the Facebook group. You say that average Canadians were “outraged”. I guess I would question that, first of all on the basis of the very small number, in relative terms, in Facebook groups, and second, on the basis of the very easy way of getting involved. If that's political involvement, I fear for our country: simply point and click. So I would debate that.
The second point I would make relates to page 3 of your presentation. You suggest that the Standing Orders be amended to not allow prorogation within the first year following a throne speech.
How is prorogation in the first year more of a threat to democracy than the formation of a coalition within a few weeks after an election in which Canadians have clearly indicated who they would like to serve as their government?