We'll call our meeting to order.
I hate to rush anybody, but the chair always takes the heat if we start late, so we're going to start on time.
It's great to be here in Guelph, and thanks to our host, Member of Parliament Frank Valeriote, for having us here, and thank you, gentlemen, for being here.
Our first meeting format this morning is an hour and a half. Each group, organization, or individual is allowed 10 minutes or less to present, and then we'll open it up to questions.
First of all, we have, from the University of Guelph, Mr. Michael Emes, dean of the College of Biological Science.