Good morning, everyone. I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 73 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The committee is meeting today to study the main estimates for 2023-24.
I've just been asked by the clerk to share that sometimes when we're speaking, we have our earpiece in our hand and it's moving around the microphone. That causes a feedback loop for the interpreters. Yesterday we had some interpreters who will not be able to provide the service anymore because of the damage that was done. Once again, I'm going to continue reiterating my point that one person speaks at a time and that we be mindful that we are a country with two official languages. We can always strive to do better.
We have with us today the Honourable Anthony Rota, Speaker of the House of Commons; Mr. Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons; Michel Patrice, deputy clerk of administration; and Paul St George, chief financial officer. From the Parliamentary Protective Service we have Larry Brookson, director; Éric Savard, chief financial officer; and Robyn Daigle, chief human resources officer.
Mr. Speaker, you have up to 10 minutes for an opening statement, after which we will proceed to questions from the committee members. I welcome you to give me any extra time that you do not want to use.
The floor is yours, Mr. Speaker. Welcome.