I think what's interesting is that we have an opportunity to create something new, so we can look at different models. What's interesting about the U.S. model is that it is a bipartisan NGO that sets up leaders' debates and organizes them for each federal election. That may or may not be a model that works here in Canada.
I do think it's important that we have input from political parties. I do think it's important that we have input from parliamentarians. I do think it's important that we have input from broadcasters, both traditional and new, to ensure that we're getting as wide an audience as possible.
When it comes to criteria, I think it would be very useful to hear from this committee. My initial thought is that it does make sense to participate if you have a seat in the House or 5% of the national vote. There is also an argument to be made to have a separate debate for, perhaps, smaller parties as well. That could be something.
Spain's model, I think, is very interesting. They have a public entity that funds and organizes the debates and then enables the transmission across different channels. We have an opportunity to create something Canadian that fits within our own democratic engagement and process and fits what's important for voters here in Canada.