That's great. We'll make a ruling then.
Thank you, Mr. Frank and Ambassador. We're happy to have you here today on Bill C-50.
Go ahead, Mr. Frank. If you have an opening statement we'd like you to start with that. We'll then do an opening statement from the ambassador, and then we'll have a round of questions from the members.
Also, members I will have to leave at about a quarter to noon. My more-than-able vice-chair will be taking over the chair at that time so it should be seamless.
Mr. Frank, please go ahead with your opening statement.