I call the meeting to order.
I'd like to begin by welcoming our first guest this afternoon, Minister Hedderson.
Thank you very much for joining us this afternoon. I know you've appeared before the committee in the past, but I'll start with a few housekeeping items.
Committee members are constrained by timeframes. So that we're able to get as many questions answered as possible in the time allotted, we generally allow 10 minutes for presentations from our guests. The committee members understand the time constraints they're under, so they certainly do their best to adhere to them and stay as close to them as possible.
Minister Hedderson, please proceed whenever you're ready.