Good afternoon and welcome to the 76th meeting of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
I would like to thank the witnesses who have come today, that is the Commissioner of Lobbying, Ms. Shepherd, who is appearing on the main estimates 2013-2014, vote 45 under Treasury Board. She is accompanied by Mr. Bergen and Mr. Leblanc.
There will be 10 minutes for opening statements. Committee members will then have an opportunity to put questions to the commissioner.
Without any further delay, Mrs. Shepherd, you have the floor.