Good morning, everyone.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 91 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The committee is meeting today to study the question of privilege related to the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members.
I've already spoken about the earpieces. Please don't keep them near the mike in case of a feedback loop.
We are amongst colleagues here. I don't think comments have to be addressed through the chair. As colleagues know very well, if at any time I need to intervene, I will. I know that the honourable member who is here with us today, whose absence we notice in the House, is more than capable of handling this format. He remembers it well.
The clerk and I will maintain a consolidated speaking list.
I would just be mindful that, yes, the motion that was presented asked for the honourable member—and I want to keep referring to you as the honourable member because that's what you are to me—to be here for two hours. If we can expedite that time, it would be preferred by the witness today, but he supports the will of the committee. If you'd like him here for two hours, he will be here for two hours. Maybe we could try to aim for the six-minute round and the five, five, two and a half, five, five, and then we can go on our way. That's also a really good option. I'll leave it to members. Let me know what you think.
With that, appearing today as an individual, we have the Honourable Erin O'Toole, president, ADIT North America.
Mr. O'Toole, you'll have up to 10 minutes for your opening comments. If there's any time left over, please pass it back to me.
As you know, speak slowly for the interpreters. There is ample time.
We're really appreciative of your being here with us today. Welcome to Procedure and House Affairs.