Electoral Reform committee  They have to be asked the question under the best possible conditions. We are looking for the best way to proceed.

Electoral Reform committee  Absolutely.

Electoral Reform committee  It is a combination of various elements, but yes, that is partly what I am proposing.

Electoral Reform committee  Yes, exactly.

Electoral Reform committee  You are perfectly right. Once again, we believe that the question must be put to the people. As I said earlier, there is a combination of elements to be considered. I think we can agree on one thing. You seem to feel strongly about the public making an informed choice and that i

Electoral Reform committee  It could depend on how the question is phrased. A citizen jury that evaluates the situation objectively...

Electoral Reform committee  We are looking for a Canadian way of doing things. In Canada, that could be a way of ensuring that the decision is not solely in the hands of MPs, which is a concern; the final decision should be up to voters, which is also your concern. We are looking for some kind of arbitratio

Electoral Reform committee  I don't know any place where that combination has been used.

Electoral Reform committee  We are in favour of that.

Electoral Reform committee  The real question is what do we have to fear. Are we afraid of letting citizens try it?

Electoral Reform committee  I would certainly like to be a professor but unfortunately I am not. As to the principles you mention, our organization does not have a firm position on mandatory voting or online voting and my personal position may not be very helpful to the committee. I would, however, simpl

Electoral Reform committee  A citizen jury could be a compromise. I invite you to consider this. It is a type of process that allows random groups of citizens to express their views on these matters. That would fully address your concerns and those of Conservative members.

Electoral Reform committee  So you agree with our proposal?

Electoral Reform committee  Thank you. Let me be very clear. We have full confidence in people's judgment and the intelligence of Canadians. Do you not agree that it is preferable to give people the choice under the best possible conditions and to allow them to weigh the ins and outs of the proposals on t

Electoral Reform committee  We maintain that the public must be respected and the best way of doing that is by enabling them to make a confident choice. To that end, there is nothing better than weighing the benefits and drawbacks of a reform based on the observed impact on political culture. As noted, it