There you go.
I'd like to outline a few rules to follow. Interpretation in this video conference will work very much as it does in a regular committee meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of "Floor”, “English” or “French”. When you intervene, please make sure that your language channel is set to the language you intend to speak, not the floor. This is very important. It will reduce the number of times we need to stop because the interpretation is inaudible for our participants. It will maximize the time we spend exchanging with each other.
Usually as a test I ask all the witnesses to acknowledge by nodding if they understand. I see a few nods. I think we're good.
Also, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. When you are ready to speak, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike.
Please make sure your microphone is on mute when you're not speaking.
We are now ready to get going.
I would like to welcome the witnesses participating in today's meeting.
Today, for the first panel, we have, from Noggins Corner Farm II Limited, Mr. Andrew Bishop, owner; from Equestrian Canada, Richard Mongeau, acting executive director, Cheval Québec; and Kristy House, manager, welfare and industry; and also, from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Marilyn Braun-Pollon, vice-president, western Canada and agribusiness.
Welcome to all of you. We shall start with your seven-minute opening statements.
If Noggins Corner Farm is ready, you have the floor for seven minutes.