Good afternoon, everyone. Dr. Fry is away today, so I will be filling in as vice-chair for today and probably Monday as well. Apparently she had a minor accident at home playing with the grandkids. We wish her all the best.
I call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 75 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 28, the committee is meeting to begin its study of the activities of Google in reaction to Bill C-18. We have had one meeting with Google officials. This is the second. It will be a two-hour meeting. We will have plenty of chances to question Kent Walker, president of global affairs, who has joined us by video conference. We also welcome Mr. Richard Gingras, vice-president, news, also by video conference.
Welcome. As I said, we'll have several minutes of questioning, several rounds, by the parties in front of you.
I also want to welcome Alexandre, who is our analyst here today. Gabrielle is out of the country, and we're in great hands with you, sir. As usual we have Mike MacPherson as our clerk.
Mr. Walker, go ahead for 10 minutes, please. The floor is yours.