M-624 Electoral debate legislation

That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs: (a) undertake a study to recommend changes, including the creation of new legislation, to the framework governing federal general election debates, in order to improve transparency and consistency in the debate process to the benefit of all voters, and that the study include, but not be limited to (i) a comparative review of electoral debate legislation in other developed democracies, (ii) the potential for creating an independent, non-partisan debate commission or cooperative, (iii) the potential for cooperation with civil society groups, including educational institutions, as well as broadcasters and media providers; and (b) that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion.