I'd like to call to order meeting number 12 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. We're just a little late getting started. Immigration was in here before us this morning, solving the country's problems.
We are continuing our study related to issues of prorogation. Our first witness this morning is Mr. Pelletier from the University of Ottawa. I'm glad you travelled all the way here today for us.
As is our norm, we'll have Professor Pelletier give us a bit of an opening statement. We have one hour with each of our witnesses today, so we'll probably use five-minute rounds to start off with, but let's see how well we can do. We'll get started.
Professor Pelletier, I give the floor to you.