Welcome to the 29th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on July 27, 2010. We're here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study of the long-form portion of the census.
In front of us today we have two former chief statisticians of Statistics Canada, who are appearing as individuals: Mr. Sheikh and Mr. Fellegi. Welcome to you both.
I understand that Mr. Sheikh has with him his lawyer, Madam McIsaac.
You're welcome to advise Mr. Sheikh, but I'd ask that you direct your advice to him directly and not to members of the committee.
Mr. Sheikh, you're free to consult with your lawyer at any time. I'd just ask that you and you alone direct your comments to the committee.
Without further ado, there will be an opening five-minute statement from both Mr. Sheikh and Mr. Fellegi, beginning with Mr. Sheikh.