Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The committee is appreciative of the fact that these two documents are placed into committee of the whole for further consideration.

I would like to indicate a couple of concerns with respect to the process that we want to use. First of all, we would like to discuss some of the comments with respect to the Government Leader's statement and, with that, be able to go over the report entitled "Strength at Two Levels" for further consideration if the committee so agrees.

Mr. Chairman, there have been a few concerns on the Government Leader's statement, and I should indicate to committee Members and MLAs that now is the time to bring forth your concerns with respect to the Minister's statement.