I'd like to call the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to order. It is Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Our agenda is, as noted, pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, October 30, 2006, Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act.
Appearing before our committee this morning is the Minister of Justice, Mr. Rob Nicholson.
Thank you, Minister, for appearing. I turn the floor over to you now.