Thank you, Mr. Tochor. You have made your point.
I asked about the budget. I see no objection, so the budget is passed.
Madam Clerk, I've signed the resources for a three-meeting study, if I'm not mistaken. That was the motion, so that's very good.
Moving on, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the committee is commencing its study of the management of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories by U.S. companies.
I would like to welcome our witnesses.
From Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, we have Fred Dermarkar, president and chief executive officer, and Maude-Émilie Pagé, acting vice-president, indigenous and stakeholder relations. Also, from the Department of Natural Resources, we have Drew Leyburne, assistant deputy minister.
Thank you all for being here today. I believe Mr. Dermarkar will be the only one making opening remarks.
Mr. Dermarkar, you have the floor for five minutes or less. Please proceed.