I'd like to call the meeting back to order.
We're now back in session. Once again, no photos are allowed until we adjourn.
I'd like to welcome our online guests and our one in-person guest. I'll introduce you momentarily.
For those who might be appearing for the first time, if you have anything to say, just use the “raise hand” function and then you'll have to unmute yourself. For language, you have the choice of floor, English or French at the bottom of your screen.
With that, on our next panel we have representatives from Natural Resources Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada. First of all, online we have Gregory Smith, director, economic analysis division, with the Canadian forest service. From Public Services and Procurement Canada, online we have Stéphan Déry, assistant deputy minister, and in person we have Jean-Rock Tourigny, acting director general, technical services, both with the real property services branch. We welcome all three of you.
With that, we have an opportunity for a five-minute opening statement, so I will go to the Natural Resources representative first.
Mr. Smith, you may take the floor. I use a card system, so if the camera is on me and you see the yellow card, that means there is 30 seconds left. If you see the red card, it means the time is up, but don't stop mid-sentence. Finish your thought, and we'll move on to the next item on the agenda.
Mr. Smith, if you would like to take five minutes, the floor is yours.