Mr. Chair, I feel kind of rude. I did not get an opportunity to congratulate the minister in his new role and for his return to Parliament.
Since the minister assumed his role and responsibility as the President of the Treasury Board, I am sure he has had ample opportunity to work with the public service and a lot of the public servants who keep the work that we do in Parliament going. I just want to take the time to thank them for the work they do.
Can the minister reflect on that experience so far and the importance of our public servants, the work they do and the contributions they bring to our country?