Thank you.
The second point of business is that I want thank the clerks for a very quick turnaround in establishing these three meetings, and the analysts for preparing us. I just want to draw to your attention that it is Brendan's, birthday today. We thank him for coming in on his birthday.
We're beginning the first hour with Minister Goodale and Minister Blair.
Congratulations, Mr. Blair. We're very pleased to see you here today.
Each of the ministers will have seven minutes to address this topic, followed by questions by committee members. We'll begin with Mr. Goodale.