I'm going to call this meeting to order.
Please excuse my voice. Usually I'm not as raspy as I am, but it seems to be going around these days.
I must say thank you very much to the Auditor General and staff, all that are here today, for this very important meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying the Auditor General's reports on support to cultural industries, which is chapter 5 from November 2005, and protection of cultural heritage in the federal government, which is chapter 6 from November 2003.
I know we have some handouts here.
Ms. Fraser, if you would proceed to start this meeting off, I would appreciate it. Thank you.