Calling the meeting back to order, I'd like to welcome our witnesses tonight and thank them for appearing in front of us on such short notice.
This is the industry committee's subcommittee on the auto sector. We're here to study and understand the challenges facing the Canadian auto sector and to allow Canadians a chance to better understand what the Government of Canada is doing to help out the auto industry. Our study and recommendations will be reported to the House of Commons by March 31 of this year.
We use both official languages in Canada. Some members speak in French, while others use English.
If you need to use translation, the earpieces are on your desk, and the selector for the different channels is on the apron of your desk.
We'll begin without further ado with Mr. Richard Gauthier, who's the president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association.
You have about ten minutes to give us your opening remarks, Mr. Gauthier.