Welcome, everybody, to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, May 29, we are studying Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Museums Act in order to establish the Canadian Museum of History.
I'm very pleased to have as our first witness the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Welcome, Minister.
As well, we have representatives from the Department of Heritage, whom I'll have you introduce, if you like.
Without further ado, I'll turn the floor over to you, Minister, for your opening remarks.