We have a motion in front of us to adopt a budget for this study. It is for the amount of $20,900. It is to pay for witness expenses relating to travel, for video conference expenses, and for any other expenses related to this study.
Is there any debate on this budget? Seeing none, I'll call the question.
(Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])
Thank you very much.
We have in front of us Professor Genesee, from McGill University. He's appearing via video conference from McGill in Montreal.
Before we give him the floor to make his opening statement, I'd just like to point out to members of the committee that there will be a vote in the House at 4:25. Bells will begin ringing at approximately 4 o'clock.
We'll receive an opening statement from Professor Genesee. We'll allow for two questions from members, and then we'll proceed to the House for votes.
My apologies, Professor Genesee. We are in the last weeks of the spring parliamentary session, and there are many unannounced votes. We just learned of this several minutes ago. But at the very least, we'll receive your testimony, your opening statement. We'll entertain questions from two members before we adjourn the meeting.
Professor Genesee, you have the floor.