Good morning to everyone.
Welcome to this 30th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages. This morning, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3), the 2009-10 annual report, volume II, of the Commissioner of Official Languages is referred to the committee.
Today, we have the pleasure of receiving the Commissioner of Official Languages, Graham Fraser, and his team. We wish them the warmest of welcomes. He will speak to us of his annual report 2009-2010, volume II, entitled “Beyond Obligations”.
Without further ado, I would invite you, Mr. Fraser, to give your opening remarks. I will allow you to introduce your remarkable team.