Christian Paradis at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thanks to the committee members for your hard work. I'm pleased to be here today.

I will introduce you to my deputy minister John Knubley, who has been in office since September.

Congratulations.

Also here are Marta Morgan, associate deputy minister, and Madam Susan Bincoletto who, as you just said, Mr. Chair, is the CFO.

They're all making their first appearance with me in their official capacities.

I will ask the committee members to join me in welcoming them in their new roles.