Good morning everyone. I would like to call to order this 40th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
This morning, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f), the orders of the day are the 2009-10 annual report, volume II, of the Commissioner of Official Languages referred to the committee on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
This morning, we will be hearing from two groups of witnesses. First, we will hear from officials from Passport Canada. Then, at 9:45, we will hear from officials representing Public Works and Government Services Canada.
Just before we begin, I would like to welcome you all back to Parliament, after the holiday recess. Welcome back. Also, there are some new faces around the table. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Luc Malo, Ms. Sylvie Boucher, who is a committee regular, and to our new parliamentary secretary. Welcome to the committee, Mr. Gourde.
Without any further ado, I will ask our two witnesses to make their presentation. We have with us this morning the Chief Executive Officer of Passport Canada, Ms. Christine Desloges. Welcome, Ms. Desloges. With her today is the Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Danielle Marquis.
I invite you now to make your opening statement. After that, committee members will have questions for you.