Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wish to present two amendments to our Elections Act for consideration today. As Members know, we considered and passed a large number of amendments earlier this year which will allow for the conduct of a general election late next year.
Mr. Chairman, in preparing the consolidation of the Elections Act it was noticed that inadvertently two consequential amendments were missed. Therefore, to ensure that the provision of the Elections Act apply for the next general election, these amendments should be made.
The bill provides that persons who became Canadian citizens on or before polling day may vote at an election, and it also corrects two provisions that contained references that no longer pertain due to the amendments made earlier this year.
Mr. Chairman, with the assistance of the officials I would be pleased to answer any questions on these amendments. Thank you.