Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to begin by saying that I'm pleased to see you again. To tell you the truth, I'm quite pleased that the committee is meeting this week, because we haven't met since November 6, and today is November 25. That's quite a long time. I think many people around this table were disappointed that the Committee did not meet last week. That is why we were forced to request a meeting in accordance with Standing Order 106(4).
First and foremost, I would like to ask the chair if she can explain why the committee was not convened for meetings last week.