We did invite representatives from the four parties. I believe we invited representatives from the Green Party as well. Unfortunately, we have no representatives from the Conservatives or the Bloc. However, we did receive a statement, a letter, which you have, from a representative of the Conservative Party of Canada. That's been circulated.
We'll begin with an opening statement from our witnesses who are here, and then we will start with a five-minute round. That is what I'm suggesting, unless there are objections.
Mr. Mortimer, please, your opening comments.