I call the meeting to order. This is meeting number three of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Today is Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
I would just like to note that today's meeting with the minister is being televised by both CTV and the CBC.
You have before you the agenda for today. First we have Minister Nicholson with us to discuss his departmental expenditure plans and perhaps give us an idea of the legislation we can expect to see at this committee.
At the end of today's meeting we'll leave a little time for an in camera meeting to discuss committee business, including committee travel on our organized crime study.
Also, Mr. Comartin, you have your motion, which you may wish to introduce at the end of our meeting.
Once again, to anyone who has a BlackBerry or other kinds of devices or telephones, make sure you switch them to vibrate or turn them off completely. If you're going to take calls, please take them outside of this room.
Welcome back, Minister. With you, of course, is Mr. Sims, who is the deputy minister as well as the Deputy Attorney General. Welcome to you as well.
Minister, you have 10 minutes to present, and then we'll open the floor to questions.