Welcome, everyone. I would like to start the meeting. I want to say that it's a privilege to be acting as chair today while the chair is travelling with a committee.
As you know, we're studying genetically modified animals for human consumption. Before we get to our witnesses, I want to welcome Mr. Morrissey and Mr. Bratina.
Welcome to our committee as those who are intervening for others. I look forward to your interventions today as we move forward.
We have one hour and our only witnesses today are from the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. Usually we have 10 minutes for each organization that comes before. I know you have a bit of a presentation here, so since there are two of you, rather than 10 minutes each, I'll be lenient and we'll just say 15, if that works. Then we will start with our rounds of questions from the members.
We'll start with Bryan Thiessen, a director of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association and chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council.
With him is Andrea Brocklebank, who is the executive director.
Welcome to both of you.
Brian, I believe you're going to start.