Welcome, everyone. Thanks for being here for this emergency meeting on the official notices of non-compliance from China for exports of Canadian canola seeds.
With us this morning, as individuals, are Mr. William Gerrard, of Invernorth Ltd.; and Mark Kaun, a canola producer.
As well, we have, from the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, Stephen Vandervalk, who is the vice-president, Alberta.
Welcome to our committee this morning. Thanks for being here.
Also, I would draw to the attention of fellow MPs that we have present in the audience a delegation from the Prairie Oat Growers Association. Several board members from across the Prairies are attending our meeting and would be grateful to exchange with you after the meeting.
Thank you to the oat growers from the western provinces for being here.
Members, as you know, there is going to be a vote. We have time for the opening statements, and hopefully we'll get back to ask the questions.
Mr. Vandervalk, you have up to six minutes for your opening statement.