I call the meeting to order. This is meeting number 21 of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Today we're dealing with an order of reference of Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting).
We have some witnesses with us this morning. I'd like to welcome Mr. Comartin, the sponsor of the bill, Mr. Rutsey, and Mr. Burns.
If you have an opening address, go ahead.