Thank you, Madam Chair.
Welcome to both Mr. Minto and Mr. Trombetti. I don't think there's a parliamentarian in the House who doesn't welcome the opportunity to have these services of your office made available.
On a number of occasions we are all subject to concerns from either companies and/or citizens who don't feel they've had an opportunity to adequately either have their concern registered and/or have their request evaluated. As an example, I'm right beside the air transport capital of Canada, Trenton, and with the amount of appropriations and disbursements that go out of there, both the regular maintenance as well as capitalization, I've heard a number of concerns echoed and raised by both small and large....
I'm well aware, of course, that in the past we've had an avenue through the trade tribunal for our larger ones, whereas a lot of our small or medium enterprises didn't have this facility and/or the availability through which to echo their concerns, so I'm delighted to see this in place.
It is my understanding, obviously, that this is a role given to you--not given, but obviously earned by you and your staff--by Parliament. Is that correct? This is an act of Parliament.