Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, with respect to the clause in the bill that pushes back the date of the next federal election, you have stated that the reason for that was to avoid a conflict with a holiday. You've said that before. You said it at committee. However, the date that was selected conflicts with the territorial election in Nunavut. The Chief Electoral Officer came before this committee and indicated that this would significantly strain electoral resources in Nunavut.
You talked about the holiday being important. I agree, it is important. I agree the Alberta municipal elections are important. Do you not think the territorial election in Nunavut is also important?
Why is it that of all the dates that were chosen, you chose that specific date?