Welcome to meeting number nine of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources.
Today we are meeting to discuss the subject matter of main estimates and supplementary estimates, 2020-21.
To ensure an orderly meeting, I would like to outline a few rules to follow.
Members and witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available for this meeting. You have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of floor, English or French. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name.
If you are on the video conference, please click on the microphone icon to unmute yourself. Those in this room, your microphone will be controlled, as normal, by the proceedings and verification officer.
A reminder that all comments, by members and witnesses, should be addressed through the chair. When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
With regard to a speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do our best to maintain the consolidated order of speakers, whether they are participating virtually or in person.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses, including Minister O'Regan, who will have five minutes for his opening statement before we move to questions and answers.
Welcome, Minister. On behalf of the whole committee, please accept our condolences for your recent loss.
Thank you for being here today.