Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Before I start asking questions, I want to take a few seconds to say hello to everyone, including you, Mr. Chair, but also to my colleagues and their assistants. I'd especially like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the people who make it possible for us to effectively perform our work on this committee. This includes the clerk, the analysts, the entire technical support team and the fabulous interpreters. Since this is the last meeting before the holidays, I want to sincerely thank them all.
Allow me to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday—merry Christmas or happy Hanukkah.
Thank you, everyone. It's a pleasure to work with all of you.
Now, Minister—