Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his very interesting question.
We have given the provinces the option of electing senators from their own list. That will not change.
From the standpoint of democracy, it would be a significant gain for Canada if every province could select the individuals who deserve to sit in the upper house. It is a great privilege.
If every province, such as Alberta, did the same thing, I am sure we would have a list of distinguished Canadians who could sit in the upper house.