Thank you.
I have three comments in response to that question.
The first is that there is no doubt that disinformation and misinformation are huge challenges for our society, not just in Canada but in other countries as well. It's a significant challenge that requires a significant response from a number of different groups and entities. It really requires us to pull together to put in place the right policies and to execute those policies to protect election integrity.
At the same time, I think it requires balance because, in order to protect our elections, we need not only election integrity but also robust freedom of expression.
In terms of what government organizations should be involved in that and whether Elections Canada has the powers they need to do what they need to do to promote election integrity, Elections Canada is a very sophisticated government organization. It has done a lot of work—a lot of strong work—to ensure election integrity. I think it has significant levers to do the work that it needs to do, and we've seen that.
On your question in terms of the role of platforms, there is no doubt that platforms play a central role in facilitating freedom of expression, both during elections and outside the election period. I think we need to recognize that they too play an important role in our democracy and in getting information to individuals to be informed voters.
I think that both government and social media platforms should work together and should do what they can to enhance election integrity and work together in that regard.