I call the meeting back to order, and I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the new witnesses.
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We'll start our second panel.
We're joined by Ian Blenkharn, who will be speaking as an individual.
Welcome to our committee, Mr. Blenkharn.
We're also joined by Kathleen Sullivan, chief executive officer of Food and Beverage Canada.
Welcome, Ms. Sullivan.
We'll now begin. The witnesses will have seven and a half minutes each. Mr. Blenkharn will go first.
Go ahead, Mr. Blenkharn. You have seven and a half minutes. The floor is yours.