Mr. Speaker, in response to the hon. member's questions, I will first speak about the power to compel witnesses to testify. The police who investigate the most serious and complex crimes in this country do not have that power. If the police can conduct successful investigations without that power, Elections Canada should be able to do the same.
With regard to the production of documents, the parties already have to document their expenses and submit their documentation to an external auditor after each election.