I'd like to call the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to order. I believe everyone has a copy of the agenda before them.
I would like to welcome the Minister of Justice, Mr. Rob Nicholson, and the Deputy Minister, Mr. John Sims, to our committee today.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the supplementary estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, will be under review. The minister and the deputy minister--and I know some of his officials are here--will be making a presentation. From there, there will be some questions.
I'll turn the floor over to Mr. Rob Nicholson.
I might point out that the minister has agreed to stay until our committee business is being attended to. That will be at 15 minutes before one o'clock. I'd just note, the agenda has him here from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thank you for extending your time, Minister. The floor is yours.