Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would like to begin by welcoming the witnesses and thanking them all for being here this morning. We may be able to improve our understanding of the situation somewhat.
This week, the Minister appeared before the Committee. I believe she was here on Tuesday. We systematically asked her, for each and every one of the budget items that are affected, what had been cut. But the Minister was unable to provide answers. She didn't know, even after checking with her officials.
In the House of Commons last evening, we had a four-hour debate on the Budget Estimates. It ended around midnight. But the Minister still didn't know what she had cut. Do any of you know?