I call the meeting to order.
I apologize for being late. My bill was before Parliament, and I thought it was about to be passed, but they keep on talking.
I welcome the witnesses to our 78th meeting. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.
Our business is supplementary estimates, vote 1b under the House of Commons and vote 1b under the Parliamentary Protective Service.
We're pleased to have the Hon. Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House. Joining the Speaker from the House of Commons are Charles Robert, Clerk of the House; Michel Patrice, deputy clerk, administration; and Daniel Paquette, chief financial officer.
From the Parliamentary Protective Service, we are joined by chief superintendent Jane MacLatchy, director, and Robert Graham, administration and personnel officer.
With that, I will now turn the floor over to you, Mr. Speaker, for an opening statement on both sets of estimates. Thank you.