Thank you.
I failed to introduce our witnesses from the department this morning. We have Francis Bilodeau, deputy minister; Andrew Brown, associate deputy minister; Véronique Côté, chief financial officer; Blair McMurren, assistant deputy minister, cultural affairs; and Joëlle Montminy, senior assistant deputy minister, cultural affairs.
Welcome to all of you. I understand you're with us for the full two hours, and we appreciate your attendance.
I'll now turn the floor over to Mrs. Thomas for six minutes, please.