We'll call the meeting to order.
First of all, I'd like to thank the minister for coming on the such short notice that was given and being able to be here. Our start time was held off because of the votes. I know the minister has something scheduled right after this, so I'm asking the committee to agree that we'll go through the first round of questioning after the minister's intervention and then we'll go from there into the second half of our meeting.
Mr. Easter, please be very quick.