Colleagues, we'll call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 65 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4) and the order of reference adopted by the House on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the committee is meeting to consider the main estimates 2023-24.
Of course, we welcome back for an opening statement our Parliamentary Budget Officer, Mr. Giroux. They often talk about the legendary 12th man in football. You are the 12th man of OGGO, I would say. I'll hand things over to you for five minutes, Mr. Giroux.
Just before we start, colleagues, I'll remind you that we may have bells for a vote at around 4 p.m. We just need UC to continue until five minutes before the vote, and then we'll suspend to vote. Are we fine with that?