Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Minister. It's good to see you here.
I was elected to Parliament in 2004. You were here long before I was. I think it was 1997 when you arrived, so you've been here for 21 years. I believe you have a birthday coming up, so I want to congratulate you ahead of time. I think yours is in May, as is mine. I was born a long time before you. You're not a senior yet, but have been a very young and very successful member of Parliament for the last 21 years.
Whether as a member of the Progressive Conservatives or as a Liberal since 2003, you have been well-respected. You've done an incredible job here, and you've represented your community well. I congratulate you.