Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
I'm going to call the meeting to order. I see the clock says 3:30.
Welcome to the 47th meeting of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. Today we're here to consider the main estimates for the Department of Canadian Heritage.
We're pleased to welcome as witnesses Mr. Daniel Jean, the deputy minister; Mr. René Bouchard, executive director, portfolio affairs; and Mr. Robert Hertzog, director general, financial management branch.
You know the routine. There's an opportunity for you to make an opening statement, and then we'll go to questions regarding the main estimates for the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Mr. Jean, you have the floor.
I see you, Ms. Duncan.