Good morning, everyone.
This morning, pursuant to Standing Order 108, the committee proceeds to a briefing on the provisions for the transport of grain during winter 2018-19 to find out what it looks like for the coming year.
With us this morning from CN, we have Mr. Sean Finn, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Services, and Mr. Michael Cory, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President.
We also have, via video conference, from the Canadian Pacific Railway, Joan Hardy, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Grain and Fertilizers.
We'll start with opening statements.
Mr. Finn, you have up to seven minutes, if you want to give us the latest.