Good afternoon, everyone.
We're here today to start our study on resource development in northern Canada. We start today with some presenters from the Department of Natural Resources. We have with us today Anil Arora, assistant deputy minister, minerals and metals sector; Ginny Flood, director general, minerals, metals and materials policy branch; and Patrick O'Neill, director general, explosives safety and security branch.
Thanks to all of you for being here today. We are very much looking forward to your presentations, which will be followed by questions and comments.
Please go ahead, Mr. Arora.