Order. We'll get going on the second round.
For the second hour today, we have with us Mr. Howard Mains, Canadian public policy adviser, Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Also, from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, we have, by video conference, Mr. Ray Orb, president.
Thank you for being with us today.
Mr. Mains, do you want to open it up? You have seven minutes for your opening statement.