Tim Louis

Can you explain for us the function of a social media monitoring unit?

I have many more questions, but thank you.

I did read the book in 2014. It was one of the drivers that led me to put my name forward, so thank you for that. I'm out of time.

You mentioned that you're moving toward common platforms for digital transformation. In the departmental plan for the fiscal year 2026-27, you mentioned plans to modernize information systems. You talked about replacing legacy systems, a digital strategy and finishing that first phase by simplifying the data architecture. Can you explain what phase two would look like? You mentioned it briefly, [more]

I appreciate that. That's the question I was about to ask when I ran out of time. Thank you, Chair.

Thank you, Chair. Thank you to our witnesses, Mr. Perrault and Mr. Limoges, for appearing before our committee today. We know Elections Canada plays a fundamental role in ensuring that our federal elections are administered fairly and efficiently and in a manner that maintains public confidence in our democratic system. I appreciate the work that you do to maintain that. You're here because, [more]

Thank you, Chair. Thank you to the witnesses appearing before this committee and also for your contributions within your organizations to improving civic life in Canada. We're talking about healthy democracy. It depends on strong institutions but also on active participation in public decision-making. This study is an important opportunity to explore how community initiatives and civic [more]

Thank you, Chair. Mr. Cormier, thank you for appearing once again before this committee. Our review of the main estimates is an important opportunity for parliamentarians to examine how public resources are being used to support informed democratic participation. We know that leaders' debates play a key role in helping Canadians understand party platforms and make informed voting decisions. [more]

You mentioned production facilities, and I believe in the opening statement you said it was a cost savings by having the debate inside a production facility that had all the equipment needed. I believe you mentioned CBC. How much notice did they need, or how much notice would they like? Would you consider doing that again as a cost reduction factor?

Thank you to our witnesses for being here. I'll start with Ms. Reusch. You mentioned at the top that youth have strong ideas. They're not apathetic, but they do feel distanced from the system. That's what the study is trying to do. It's to see how we can reach them, and I appreciate all the work you're doing. You said that people who are more disconnected from civil institutions end up being [more]

Maybe we'll dovetail this into the next panel. You talked about emerging technologies and the future of leaders' debates. How can we enhance engagement with younger audiences, including students and first-time voters, with technology?