Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by acknowledging what a great honour it is to be in this House, today especially.
I recognize that electoral reform, democratic reform overall, will not be easy. It has never been easy. It requires the collective will of every single member of this House to come to the table and work together to ensure that the voices of those in their communities, who are often unheard and ignored, are included in this conversation.
My challenge to the member opposite is to come to the table with constructive and effective conversations that can allow us to meet our mutual goal.