Mr. Powell, we're going to start with you. We don't want to get into a long-drawn-out debate and have you sitting there--not that it wouldn't be interesting. You can always stay to hear the long-drawn-out debate afterwards, but it's up to you. We don't want to force you to do that.
Mr. Powell is the director of the Powell Group--TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. He approached us because he wanted to come before the committee in relation to our study of the federal government's procurement initiatives.
Mr. Powell, have you ever been before a committee like this before?