The clerk has informed me that we are ready to commence.
Welcome back. For the second part of the hour, the committee will resume its study of the subject matter of supplementary estimates (B), 2022-23, vote 1b under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and votes 1b and 5b under Department of Employment and Social Development.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses who are appearing in the room as well as virtually.
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As I indicated, this meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, virtually and in the room.
I would like to welcome Ms. Roberts and Ms. Larouche, two members who are joining the committee temporarily. Welcome to the committee.
As well, we have Minister Kamal Khera. Minister, welcome.
With you are departmental officials Jean-François Tremblay, deputy minister; Karen Robertson, chief financial officer and senior assistant deputy minister; Elisha Ram, senior assistant deputy minister, income security and social development branch; Karen Hall, associate assistant deputy minister, income security and social development branch; Nisa Tummon, assistant deputy minister, program operations branch; and Cliff C. Groen, business lead for benefits delivery modernization.
We will begin with Minister Khera for five minutes. Minister, you have the floor.