Good morning, everyone. We'll get this meeting number 16 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food called to order. We will be continuing our study on the environmental contribution of agriculture.
I have a few housekeeping notes, colleagues. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. So you are aware, the webcast will always show the person who's speaking rather than the entirety of the committee. As we know, no screenshots or photos are permitted during the proceedings and, of course, for those in the room, let's make sure that we're being mindful of the health protocols that are established by the Board of Internal Economy.
I certainly look forward to welcoming our guests. For your benefit—I believe you are all in the room, so it's exciting to have you back—in terms of language, you can toggle between English and French on the headset in front of you.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of the environmental contribution of agriculture.
I'd like to welcome our first panel today. Joining us in person we have Susie Miller, executive director of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops; and Erin Gowriluk, who is the executive director of Grain Growers of Canada. We have Fawn Jackson, who is the director of policy and international affairs with the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. I also have Duane Thompson, who is the chair of the environment committee for the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
Each of our organizations will have five minutes for opening remarks.
Colleagues, one thing I just wanted to highlight is that there is a possibility of a potential procedural vote this morning. If you'll indulge me, I was wondering if we might be able to get unanimous consent that, if the bells do start for whatever reason, you can give me discretion to get us closer down so we can continue our work.