Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd like to start by thanking the witnesses for providing us with a theoretical overview. It's clear from their thorough explanations just how passionate they are about the subject.
My question is for Mr. Bratt.
Mr. Bratt, you said in your statement that addressing the COVID-19 pandemic was a valid reason for the government to prorogue Parliament, but then you quickly went on to say what you felt was the reason the government chose to prorogue Parliament.
Can you explain why you think the government had a valid reason to prorogue Parliament in the midst of a pandemic?