Thank you, Mr. McDonald and all your officials.
Before we get started, I want to recognize somebody who is here today as a spectator. Ms. Esther Bardo was a former member of the international parliamentary internship program in 2006. I had the pleasure of having her in my office for six weeks. She's sitting over on the far side. She obviously had a good experience here in Canada and she came back. Please welcome her.
I also want to remind the members of the committee that part of the job of the officials here today is to carry out policy for the government. I want to remind you to be cognizant of that as you ask your questions.
With no further ado, Ms. Crowder, for seven minutes.