I call this meeting to order. Welcome, everyone.
This is the 43rd meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Of course, the reminder is that during the proceedings, we're in hybrid format today. Just so you're aware, the webcast will always show the person speaking rather than the entire room in general.
In terms of other reminders, we are all experts here today. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the committee is commencing its study on the subject of supplementary estimates (B), 2022-2023, votes 1b, 5b and 10b under the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Of course, that gives us the privilege to welcome our honourable colleague Marie-Claude Bibeau, the minister responsible for agriculture and agri-food. Welcome, Minister Bibeau.
Joining her from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is Philippe Morel, who is the vice-president of operations. From the department itself, we have Mr. Chris Forbes, who serves as the deputy minister, and Marie-Claude Guérard, the assistant deputy minister of corporate management branch. Welcome.
Minister Bibeau, it was great to see you in Saskatchewan at Agribition. Thank you for your work that you're doing. We know that this is a challenging time, and it's great to see you before the committee. I know my colleagues are looking forward to engaging with you constructively.
We have about five to seven and a half minutes. I will be reasonable with you. The floor is yours.