Thanks very much. I wasn't sure about this.
Mr. Perrault, thank you very much for being here today, because I think you've brought in so much commentary on what this could look like and what we should be looking at.
Of course, this is the first time we've had a chance to really discuss Bill C-19. The facts you brought out about a three-day writ versus a one-day writ and all of these different issues you're talking about are things that we need to really reflect on. At this time, I recognize that there are opportunities for questions, but I want to move a motion because, specifically after hearing you, Mr. Perrault, it gives us a good reason to make sure there are opportunities for other witnesses.
I had put this motion on notice on Friday. I would like to move the following motion:
That, in relation to its consideration of Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (COVID-19 response), the Committee
(a) invite the following to appear as witnesses at their earliest opportunities and prior to clause-by-clause consideration:
(i) the Chief Electoral Officer—
Thank you, Mr. Perrault, for being here today. It's been useful.
—(ii) a panel consisting of the Chief Electoral Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Newfoundland and Labrador—