Good morning, everyone. This is meeting number 80 of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. It is Thursday, April 18, 2013. We're continuing our study on the economics of policing.
As our witness today we have Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis. Our committee wants to thank you, Mr. Commissioner, for making the time to appear before us to help in our study with the costs of policing in Canada. Certainly, our committee recognizes the good work of the commissioner and his staff all across Ontario. Also, I know the economics of policing is a very important issue that you deal with and that you probably hear about constantly, so we look forward to your comments today.
The commissioner is having a busy day today. He's appearing here this morning, then he's moving to another committee, as well.
We look forward to your comments. Perhaps you will have time, as well, for a round or two of questions from members of the committee.
The floor is yours, sir. Welcome, and thank you for coming.