Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Minister, for being here, along with your officials. Thank you as well for your work on this important bill.
We know that the world in 2026 is a very different place from what it was even just a few years, if not months, ago. As parliamentarians, we see the importance of ensuring that our democratic system is effective and protected, on one hand, and keeping up with the times, on the other. The Canada Elections Act is globally recognized for its robust procedures, strong political financing system and strict spending limits. Nevertheless, Canada is not immune to the growing threats facing the system or, above all, the erosion of public trust.
I'd like you to talk about how Bill C‑25 deals with interference, particularly how it adds an extraterritorial application to certain offences, making it possible to investigate threat actors operating outside Canada.