I call the meeting back to order.
We are now about to welcome the representatives from the Department of Public Works and Government Services. Alex Lakroni will be leading the delegation. John McBain, a regular and frequent friend to the committee, and Madame Brigitte Fortin are with him. Welcome to all of you.
We'll probably only have time for one complete round of questioning because I need 10 minutes at the end of the meeting to go in camera and deal with two brief items.
We'll begin right away by asking Mr. Lakroni for opening remarks. The floor is yours, sir.