I call the meeting back to order.
I would like to resume the meeting with our second panel and make a few comments for the benefit of the new witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
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When we have multiple lights on, it's very difficult for the interpreters. It's about their health and safety. Let's please be mindful. One person should speak at a time. That is really important, because it's very difficult for them.
I would like to welcome our new witnesses.
We have the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. We also have the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs. We have two for one on Rebeccas. That's very good.
From the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we have Jimi Onalik; Stephen Traynor, vice-president of policy, planning, communications and the northern projects management office; and Sean O'Donnell, chief financial officer and director general of corporate services.
From the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, we have Valerie Gideon, deputy minister; Manon Nadeau-Beaulieu, assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer; Darlene Bess, assistant deputy minister of resolution and partnerships; Georgina Lloyd, assistant deputy minister of northern affairs; Gorazd Ruseski, director general; and Bruno Steinke, senior director of the consultation and accommodations unit.
We will begin with five minutes for the Honourable Rebecca Alty.
Please proceed.