Order, please.
Committee members, we have with us Minister Verner. I was just speaking to the minister, and I think I spoke to most of you. The minister has prepared notes that we all have had an opportunity to look at. I wonder if the minster would give a brief opening remark.
The committee members would like to engage in a conversation. If we don't get that opportunity of engagement, then we will have disappointed members.
With that, Minister, you would like to make some opening remarks? We have read the speech. If you could keep it brief, we will have an opportunity to have a meaningful discussion with you, and that would be appreciated.
Welcome, Minister, and thank you for being with us.
The floor is yours, Madame Minister.