I call the second meeting of the justice committee of the 41st Parliament to order and welcome the Minister of Justice, Minister Nicholson, appearing before us today.
For the committee, this is a bit different, in that the bill got referred to us before the committee was constituted, as happened a few minutes ago, but we're pleased to be able to work with all sides of the House to move this along.
Minister Nicholson, if you would like to make an opening address to us, we would be more than happy.
My understanding is the minister is only here until 9:40.