Good morning, everyone.
Before I gavel the meeting to order, I invite everyone to stand for a moment's silence, because this is the point when our good friend Gord Brown's funeral starts. If you would, please join me for a moment of silence.
This meeting now comes to order.
As our main witness, for the third time this week—it must be because he enjoys it so much—we have Minister Goodale.
I'll let Minister Goodale introduce his colleagues.