I call the meeting to order.
Going by the agenda, today's meeting is split into two one-hour segments.
Before we get to the witnesses we have a budget. To carry out our study that was approved yesterday and recommended by the subcommittee, this budget is something we have to do to have our witnesses here. The amount is for $78,100 to conduct the study for our review on Growing Forward 2.
I would entertain a motion to adopt this.
Okay, it's been moved by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Payne.
Is there discussion?
(Motion agreed to)
Thank you very much.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses.
From Pulse Canada, we have Mr. Gordon Bacon. Thanks for being here, Gordon.
By videoconference from Guelph, as an individual, we have Dr. Rene Van Acker, professor and associate dean at the University of Guelph. Welcome, Dr. Van Acker.
Can you hear us?