Michael Chong at the Canadian Heritage Committee

Welcome to the 43^rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Today is Monday, February 28, 2011.

We're here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study of the implementation of Canada's transition to digital television.

In front of us today, from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, we have Mr. Hutton, the executive director.

Welcome.

We have Mr. Anani, the executive director of policy development and research.

Welcome.

We also have with us Mr. Keogh, senior general counsel.

Welcome.

We'll begin with an opening statement.