I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 32 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. The committee is meeting today to begin its study of diversity in procurement. We have representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada with us today. The last 30 minutes of the meeting will be be devoted to committee business.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application.
Regarding the speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do the best we can to maintain the consolidated order of speaking for all members, whether participating virtually or in person.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind all participants who are here at this meeting that taking any screenshots or taking photos of your screen is not permitted.
I would like to welcome the witnesses here today, and Ms. Royds again, who was with us on Monday. It's good to see you again.
You will each have five minutes for an opening statement.
I understand, Mr. Mills, that you will begin.