Members, I'd like to resume the meeting and welcome everyone back.
I want to welcome to the committee Commissioner William Elliott, the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Welcome, Commissioner Elliott. Thank you very much for your attendance here today on reasonably short notice.
Members, the purpose of Mr. Elliott's appearance here today is restricted. I do have instructions from the steering committee to restrict it. We're going to allow certain questions, but it's going to be restricted to only the reinstatement of Deputy Commissioner George. That's the only issue we've asked Commissioner Elliott to appear on, and that's the only issue he will be questioned on here today.
Before inviting Commissioner Elliott to make opening remarks, I will mention that one of the members has suggested that I table, in both official languages, the letter sent to Barbara George on November 27. That letter will be tabled with the committee and circulated to all members. The clerk has indicated that it's being distributed right now.
Okay, back to business.
Again, welcome, Commissioner Elliott. I invite you to make your opening remarks.