Thank you, Mr. Chair, and welcome, Minister, to our committee. It's always a pleasure to have you here as well as the other witnesses who will be present for the two hours.
In your opening remarks, Minister, you had talked specifically about supporting vital programs within Correctional Service Canada. In part they are to correct behaviour for eventual release back into the community—and we obviously want to correct that behaviour and make sure our communities are safe—but you also specifically addressed mental health issues.
This morning, you made an announcement regarding the government's launch of a comprehensive mental health action plan for offenders that will address serious mental health issues. I think this is a topic that we are all very interested in, and I wonder if you could comment on the pillars of that action plan and also the pilot projects that will be undertaken with that announcement you made this morning. I think it's terrific news.
Thank you, Minister.