Good morning. I'd like to call our meeting to order.
I recognize that we've had a bit of a late start, so we'll see how much we can get through.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, March 11, 2010, we are studying issues related to prorogation.
Our first witness, as we move forward in this study, is Mr. Walsh, the law clerk and parliamentary counsel. Mr. Walsh, I know that you've sent out some information to all of us, but I'll ask you if you have a bit of an opening statement, and then we'll get to questioning.