Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to our first business meeting of the committee on natural resources.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), we are considering supplementary estimates (B) 2008-09. Votes lb, 5b, 15b, and 25b under Natural Resources, referred to the committee on Thursday, January 29, 2009, are the business of today.
We have appearing today the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, in her first appearance before our committee.
Welcome, Minister. I'd like to say that the committee appreciates your attending on such short notice so early in this session. Go ahead with your presentation, and then we will welcome questions. Welcome.