Overall, I think the surveys show that Canadians trust our electoral process and trust that we at Elections Canada are among the most trusted institutions in the country, so generally speaking, yes.
I know there are pockets of distrust, and I think a lot of that distrust is based on incorrect information. One of our key roles is to make sure that we provide, as much as possible, information about the safety of our electoral process.
You mentioned something that is of concern to me and it was of concern to me prior to the election—and which I mentioned in my remarks—which is people staying home because they're afraid. I think it's important for Canadians to know and for anybody who's listening to know that the vote is secret, and that how they vote is not something that can be determined by anybody. They should feel secure in going to the polling stations and casting a ballot. It won't be known how they voted.
