I think we ask our Chief Electoral Officer to do a lot, so I would be hesitant to go beyond making sure that the post is filled with a competent person who can help manage the process. In particular, I think our election system is served by being above the fray, and political debates planning tends to get pretty close to the fray. This would have to be something that the committee considers carefully. Yes, Elections Canada may have a role, but it needs to be somewhat insulated from directly planning the debates.
On November 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.