text: It should be clear from the report, the supplementary reports, and the aftermath that this whole process is about each political party looking out for its own interests, not the interests of diverse Canadians. Noe of this would have happened if: (i) a citizens' assembly approach had been used, over at least 18 months, to carry out the research, truly listen to Canadians, and develop a consensus set of recommendations, taking into full account the changing nature of Canada over the next thirty years, (ii) all Canadian citizens had been well informed and educated about all of the issues, not just the issue of fairness and proportionality, (iii) a referendum had been held with clear questions and clear approval bars (% of eligible, and more than 60%), and (iv) then, and only then, a full discussion in Parliament leading to a decision. On this issue, politicians and political parties, the Minister, and the committee have absolutely failed all of us. We should be appalled and sad.