Welcome, everyone, to this 51st meeting. Pursuant to Standing Order 108, we continue our study of amendments to health of animal regulations, regarding humane transportation.
We have a very packed table to give us some information today and to answer some of the questions we will have. With us this morning we have, from the Canadian Pork Council, Gary Stordy, public relations manager, and Frank Novak, vice-president. From Chicken Farmers of Canada, we have Steve Leech, national program manager, food safety and animal welfare; and Mike Dungate, executive director. From the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, we have Matt Bowman, who is a director and the president of Beef Farmers of Ontario, and Brady Stadnicki, policy analyst. Also, from Metzger Veterinary Services, we have Kenneth Metzger, veterinarian.
Welcome, everyone. We will start with the presentations by the groups, for seven minutes each.
Mr. Novak, would you like to start for seven minutes?