Good morning, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order.
This is meeting number 30 of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying cuts to the Canadian musical diversity program.
This morning, for the first hour, we have the three witnesses as individuals: Gary Cristall, musician; Jesse Zubot, musician; and Nilan Perera, musician. Welcome, gentlemen.
We'll start with Mr. Cristall, if he'd like to make a short presentation. Then we'll go to Mr. Zubot and then to Mr. Perera. Thank you.