I call the meeting to order this morning.
Welcome, everyone, to meeting 83 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. The committee is meeting today to study the main estimates 2023-24 and to have a briefing with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on his mandate letter.
Before we start, let's welcome Geneviève Desjardins, who will be our new clerk and is taking over from Mike.
We welcome Ms. Lantsman this morning. Thank you.
The rest of us are in place.
As you all know, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, is appearing today.
Thank you, Minister, for joining us this morning. You've brought with you officials from the Department of Canadian Heritage to help out.
We have Isabelle Mondou, deputy minister. It's good to see you again
For Thomas Owen Ripley, associate assistant deputy minister for cultural affairs, the bike-riding should be good in Ottawa these days.
Last is Eric Doiron, chief financial officer. Eric, thank you for joining us.
Let's get started with opening remarks from the minister for 10 minutes.
The floor is yours, Minister.