Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My question is specifically for Ms. Fahmy.
Over time, Elections Canada has adopted various measures and you have proposed ideas that I find very interesting to promote first-time voting.
I really liked your presentation because it is true that studies show that someone who is voting for the first time, as soon as he or she is over 18, will have many opportunities to come back and vote at all the subsequent elections.
I would like your opinion on two measures that you mentioned during your presentation. Under current legislation, Elections Canada cannot come in contact with someone who is not already a Canadian voter. That means that Elections Canada cannot communicate with someone who is under 18. Would allowing Elections Canada to do so be a good idea? In the case of fixed election dates, as is currently the case, Elections Canada knows precisely who will be 18 on election day and could ensure that those people are registered on the voter list and able to vote.
The other measure would be to encourage as much as possible the hiring of young people between 16 and 18 to work on election day. That way, by being on site and working for Elections Canada, they would have direct access to the system and that might make them more interested.
Could you share your opinion on these two specific measures?