It's on the topic of our agenda for today. I just have a question.
When we're starting a new study, we normally hear from ministers, and I believe we issued an invitation to the Minister for Seniors. I'm just curious about the scheduling of ministers to appear before the committee, because when we embark on a study, it's important for us to know what initiatives the government is planning and has under way so that we can give a context to the study we're doing. I am thus disappointed that we do not have the Minister for Seniors here today at the beginning of this important study.
Do we have any indication as to whether the minister does in fact intend to appear before the committee?