Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Before turning to the witnesses, I would just like to point out that we also asked whether the minister could appear to help us with these votes. She can have until December 7 to be here.
So I am a little surprised to find out that, between now and December 7, the minister does not have even an hour when she can come to see us. I find that strange, to say the least.
So, I will just—