Order.
Good afternoon.
This is the 79th meeting of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, and we're public.
Today we're beginning the study of the creation of an independent commissioner responsible for leaders' debates
We're pleased to have with us the Hon. Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions. She's accompanied by Allen Sutherland, assistant secretary to cabinet, machinery of government.
Thank you for being here.
Please go ahead, Ms. Gould.