Good morning, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 139 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
This is a reminder to everyone to keep your headphones away from your microphones at all times so we can protect the hearing of our very valued interpreters.
There is also a reminder to the witnesses that our committee has passed a motion. Any documents requested are required within 21 days of the request.
Before we open up with Mr. Mills for an opening statement, briefly.... Mr. Kusmierczyk and I were having a discussion at the end. I made some comments that came out not as I intended, so I do withdraw them. I apologize to Mr. Kusmierczyk. We've worked well over many years here at OGGO. That was not my intent as the words came out.
I thank you for your patience and, more importantly, I thank you for bringing it to my attention, Mr. Kusmierczyk.