Good morning colleagues, and good morning in particular to our presenters today. We really appreciate your being here to tell us a little bit about the mining business. There's a lot we don't know, and we on this committee are trying to get a broad understanding of all facets of the natural resources sector in the country. We appreciate your coming.
We have the department here. Natural Resources Canada is going to go first. Mr. Nash and Mr. Duke, you will have 10 minutes. Then the Mining Association of Canada and the Prospectors & Developers Association will have a combined 10-minute presentation, and then Mining Watch Canada will have 10 minutes as well.
Mr. Nash, if you would like to begin, we'd appreciate it.