We've had a fairly rich history of leaders' debates in Canada. Starting in 1984, we have had them consistently through all of our federal elections. I think that for Canadians they have become an important moment in an election campaign by allowing us to interact with the political leaders who are ultimately asking for our trust to become our prime minister and to lead us for three to five years, depending on the makeup of the government.
It's really about ensuring that they are institutionalized as a part of our democratic process and ensuring that Canadians have as much accessibility to those debates as possible. I know, as I'm sure many of you have experienced in talking with constituents, that it's often a pivotal moment for people making a decision to be able to interact and engage with political leaders, to understand where they are coming from on issues that are of importance and to see how they interact in different settings, whether domestically or internationally. It gives people a real window into the different personalities and leadership styles of those who are seeking to become their prime minister.