Colleagues, it's 5:45 p.m., our designated meeting start time, so I think we'll get going.
I have one announcement, colleagues. As you all know we have votes tonight. The bells will start ringing at 6:45 p.m., which only gives us 15 minutes. I'd like to adjourn a little earlier than 6:45 p.m., just to ensure that everyone has enough time to get over to the House of Commons for votes. I'm thinking about 6:35 p.m. I'll play that by ear, but we'll give adequate time, so everyone can get out of here and either walk or catch a bus.
With that brief introduction to our colleagues, Professor Brown from Melbourne, Australia, welcome to our committee. I understand you have an opening statement, and with that, we will begin. You have probably been briefed by our officials, but after your opening statement, we'll have a series of questions from our committee members. This section will last about 50 minutes.
Professor, the floor is yours.