Procedure and House Affairs committee  Do you have concerns regarding how the bill is structured with respect to the changes in those requirements? Do you see any problem with the changes?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  There is no necessity to demonstrate the intention to return. What would be the requirement for last place of residency? How would they demonstrate that?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  What information is required for them to register? Would that include a utility bill, for instance, or is it only what they vouched as their last place of residence? Is there a declaration as well?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Okay. We're not certain they're going to return, and we're not entirely certain where they may have potentially resided last, but we'll be confident they are Canadian citizens. They are still required to present a piece of information, like a passport. Having served as a consular

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Okay.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes, let's vote on the motion, not the gentleman's agreement part.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes. We don't foresee the need for further witnesses, at this point.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Chair, we'll have to discuss this. I can't agree to it.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I don't know if that will be necessary. I don't think it will take that long to discuss.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I think we can quickly discuss that and come to an agreement, or not, amongst ourselves. I'll report back in—

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I think we need another moment to discuss this.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'd like to recognize that I did express to the minister in our meeting on Tuesday our interest in hearing from the Ontario electoral officer. She is aware I have concerns with regard to the application of the provincial legislation to the federal legislation. Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Does it have to be seconded before I make a speech?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'm very happy to be here. I'm very honoured to have the role of shadow cabinet member for democratic institutions. I'm sure many of you know.... Actually, I would not expect that. I say this because I served on the Standing Committee on Official Languages with Ms. Lapointe. W

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's a terrible habit I have, turning tragedy into comedy. Anyway, it's a pleasure to be here. Thank you very much, Scott and the committee, for your confidence in me. I look forward to this being a lot of fun. Procedure and processes, of course, are the basis of good society