I call the meeting to order. Good afternoon, everyone.
I acknowledge that this meeting is being held on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe peoples.
I welcome you to the 22nd meeting of House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the committee is meeting to study the main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely, using the Zoom application. Per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy on March 10, 2022, all those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference—