Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the 10th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), we will be dealing with the main estimates for 2010-11, vote 20 under Privy Council, referred to the committee on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
We have with us this morning Mr. Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages, and his team—whom he will introduce in a few moments. I would like to inform members that, following the commissioner's appearance this morning, we will be dealing with the two motions that were handed to you and concern the adoption of the main estimates related to this morning's presentation.
Commissioner, welcome. This morning we will learn a bit more about the financial component of your mandate. I would invite you to begin your opening remarks.