Procedure and House Affairs committee  It doesn't do citizenship. What we're saying here is that given there's already a requirement to provide documentary evidence of who you are and where you live, we don't really need the date of birth on the list.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Again, it all depends on specific circumstances. There may be an issue with it if it's based essentially on the information from the list of electors.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Again, the information from the list is to be used for federal electoral purposes. That's another requirement in the legislation we need to keep in mind.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'm sure you can appreciate that it's very difficult to give ruling on that hypothetical scenario without fully understanding all the circumstances.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  What's clear is that the federal list of electors is for limited access and limited use in accordance with the purpose of the federal electoral process.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  A number of candidates did obtain court extensions. Most of them have another 12 or maybe 18 months. I'll ask my colleague Mr. Bernier to supply additional information. Basically, candidates who still have loans outstanding have received court extensions.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Well, as you all know, every year you get an annual list of electors for your riding and with it directions and guidance as to how it can be used, how it needs to be protected, and what procedures should be used in your offices to ensure the security, integrity, and proper use of

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Well, I'm not aware of them. I can't comment on whether there's been an offence.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Sharing a list with those who are not entitled to receive it is not consistent with the acts, to say the least, and using the list for a purpose other than the one described in the legislation is also inappropriate and could lead to or constitute an offence. Again, it all depends

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It may happen. It depends on what is being raised, the sources, and whether there is enough information to warrant action. That action would be taken by the Commissioner of Canada Elections.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It would be if the circumstances warranted it. Again, it's at the discretion of the commissioner.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Sorry, I'm not voting.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Just for precision, Mr. Chair, we're also asking permission to carry it out in Winnipeg North if the general election takes over a byelection.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you very much.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you again, Mr. Chair, and good morning to all members. I'm very happy to have this opportunity to appear before the committee today to discuss my report entitled “Responding to Changing Needs”. This refers to the evolving needs of both electors and political entities. M