Good afternoon, colleagues. Let me call this meeting to order.
I would like to acknowledge, as we always do, that we are meeting on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation.
Welcome to meeting number 15 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Today we meet for two hours to consider the supplementary estimates (B).
This meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. For interpretation, for those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. All comments should be addressed through the chair.
Colleagues, I think you know that we're being televised today, so I know that the comments and questions will be extra respectful.
Allow me to welcome the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, who is joining us for the first hour.
Welcome, Minister.
Welcome as well to the following officials: Michael Vandergrift, deputy minister; Jeff Labonté, associate deputy minister; and Francis Brisson, assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer.
Thank you to all for taking the time to appear today.
We will begin with opening remarks from Minister Hodgson.
Minister, you have the floor for five minutes.