Procedure and House Affairs committee  You're well on your way to 45 years in your own right—not bad.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I have one last question. Was it unanimous to create your Standing Order No. 10?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Very good. That's good for me in this round, Chair. Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you, Chair. Thank you very much for your presentation. It was not only informative but enjoyable. I wish you all the best in your retirement. As somebody else getting ready to join that club, I wish you a good one.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Well, I'm not, and neither is my family. All good things come to an end. I have three questions. I'll outline them, and you can answer them as you feel would be best. The first one, in no particular order, is about the slots. You said there were x number of speaking spots, or slots.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's very Canadian of you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It could happen quickly, just a paper thing.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. Thank you, Chair, for your indulgence.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thanks, Chair. I appreciate that. The Chief Electoral Officer has.... There's a technical term and I don't know it. What it means is that his budget is unlimited. Once he gets into running an election, he can access the funding he needs. Would the debates commissioner have the same thing, given the fact that there's an artificial number?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Okay, that's great. Thanks very much, Minister, I appreciate it. Thank you, Chair.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  You're very kind. Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It helps.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Sorry, is that including a detailed budget?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you. The advisory board is obviously key. Are you aware—or is it public—what the criteria are for acceptance, and is it the intention of the commissioner to make public the names of these members as they are appointed?