We have a quorum, so we will call the meeting to order.
We have before us Mr. Jacques Sabourin, who is replacing Mr. Young from the Library of Parliament. Mr. Young, for health reasons, hasn't been able to attend.
With Mr. Sabourin is Mr. Kevin Page, the new parliamentary budget officer. This is a new position that's been created to help the members of Parliament, committees--maybe this committee more than many, I would like to think--to understand and to have some continuity, because it can be difficult, especially when the committees change quite often.
We're very pleased that you're here, and welcome.
I'm going to start with Monsieur Sabourin for a few minutes and then Mr. Page.
You've been before a few other committees before--you're almost a veteran, although you've only been in your job for about a month--so we're not too worried about your knowing what to do.
Monsieur Sabourin.