Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech.
I would like to know why Marc Mayrand, the Chief Electoral Officer, went so far as to say that as a result of the reforms in this bill, he can no longer speak about democracy in this country.
In the House of Commons on February 24th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Opposition Motion—Instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Regarding Bill C-23Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
February 24th, 2014 / 4:45 p.m.
NDP
Pierre Jacob NDP Brome—Missisquoi, QC
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech.
I would like to know why Marc Mayrand, the Chief Electoral Officer, went so far as to say that as a result of the reforms in this bill, he can no longer speak about democracy in this country.
See context to find out what was said next.