I call the meeting to order, please.
This is the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, meeting 28. Our orders of the day today are pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, October 6, 2010: study of conventions concerning question period in the House of Commons raised by motion number M-517 by the Honourable Michael Chong, Wellington--Halton Hills.
Mr. Chong, it's very good to have you here today. We'll let you give us an opening statement. I think you know how all the gadgets work at that end. As I say to each of the witnesses, we're not trying to be rude, but some members will eat while you're giving your speech. It's not because you've increased their appetite; it's their only chance to take in sustenance at this time of the day. Some will be on their BlackBerrys, and I bet you know what that's like too.
Please go ahead and take what you need to give us an opening statement, and then members will ask questions.