Thank you for that.
You cited the rare instances where governments have moved ahead, absent a consensus, to essentially put more power in the hands of the government to control the business of the House. That being said, in recent years there have been attempts—and successful attempts—to change the Standing Orders in fairly significant ways. I think of the McGrath commission of 1985, which was the special committee set up by the Chrétien government.
Perhaps you could elaborate on those processes and how the Mulroney government, the Chrétien government and perhaps even the Harper government.... You spoke a little bit about the changes to the Standing Orders with respect to the election of the Speaker. It would be helpful if you could elaborate on how that worked itself out, for a better understanding of the convention and historical context.