If I could start by asking three questions.
In particular, I would like Mr. Howe and Mr. Dinsdale to address them because I only have a couple of minutes.
First, do you see any particular reason why section 18 as it exists, the public education and outreach, and the one suggested by the minister and championed by Mr. Reid for very good reasons that he's been giving, can't sit side by side? Is there any reason why we have to get rid of the existing one and replace it with only the current one? The minister has refused from day one when I suggested this to even consider it.
Secondly, with regard to cause and effect, do you see any evidence that the public outreach and education efforts by Elections Canada, including with the AFN, have had either no or negative effects?
I'll leave it at that because I only have a minute.
Thank you.