I want to welcome the minister to our committee today.
Our meeting will be divided into two parts. From 3:30 to 4:30 we will continue our study on the loss of Canadian citizenship for the years 1947, 1977, and 2007. From 4:30 to 5:30 we will be speaking to the minister about her estimates.
I think the minister has an opening statement, but before that I want to welcome her officials. Mr. Richard Fadden is the deputy minister. Mr. Wayne Ganim is the chief financial officer and director general of the finance branch. Welcome to all of you.
The minister's opening statement will concern both parts of our agenda. We will then get into questions from our committee members.
I'll pass it over to you, Madam Minister. Welcome.