Let's bring the meeting to order, colleagues.
I apologize for starting a little late this morning. There was a meeting before this one that ran over time. But we are here now, and let's proceed.
I would like to remind members that at least the first part of this meeting will be held in public. We potentially have three items to discuss today. Of course the first item is a continuation of last Tuesday's meeting, which was a review of the estimates. If colleagues remember, we were interrupted by division bells. We will be continuing on that. However, I would like to keep a little time at the end of this meeting to deal with a draft report on private members' business, which should have been circulated before you this morning.
As well, I've been advised of and have received a motion in the name of Mr. Preston. If it's okay with Mr. Preston, I'd ask that we deal with it at the very end, if there's time. Mr. Preston, the reason for that is there is an unlimited amount of debate time on such a motion. It's to make sure we keep moving, if it's okay with you.
I see you nodding. That's good. Thank you very much.
If there's time left, we will deal with the motion, which you all have received as well.
When we deal with the draft report on private members' business, I will suspend the meeting so that we can go in camera, as we are dealing with a draft report. We will go public again when we deal with the notice of motion in the name of Mr. Preston.
Colleagues, moving on then, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), today the committee is examining the main estimates for 2007-2008, vote 5, House of Commons, under Parliament, referred to the committee on Tuesday, February 27, 2007.
Colleagues, this is simply a continuation of last week's review. In front of you, you should have the Speaker's statement from last week, the chart, and the estimates page out of the blue book. All have been given out once again this morning to refresh your memories so that we can continue with our meeting this morning.
I would like to again introduce and welcome back the Honourable Peter Milliken, Speaker of the House, and the Clerk of the House, Audrey O'Brien.
Thank you so much again. My apologies for interrupting what was going very well last Tuesday.
Mr. Speaker, we would simply ask that you introduce your team today, and we will then continue with our questioning.