Colleagues, I see that we have quorum. We are already running a bit behind time, and I don't want to further abuse the good graces of our witnesses, so I will call this meeting to order.
I have a minor housekeeping item first, which is that I need Mr. Bezan to move a motion that the study budget on the brief on the Middle East be adopted. The budget is $1,000. It was distributed to members on October 21.
Thank you, Mr. Bezan, for moving that, and thank you, Mr. Collins, for seconding it. Is there any discussion?
(Motion agreed to)
Thank you very much. Don't you love democracy in action?
I want to welcome to the committee, from the Calian Group, Mr. Kevin Ford, chief executive officer; and from Mission Control Space Services, Mr. Ewan Reid, chief executive officer.
I'm sure our very esteemed new clerk, Mr. Bourgault, has briefed you on the procedures. Each of you has five minutes.
Let's start with Mr. Ford, and then we'll go to Mr. Reid. We look forward to what you have to say.