Welcome to the 26th meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on this Thursday, October 28, 2010. We meet today pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) about our study of the emerging and digital media: opportunities and challenges.
We have in front of us today on our first panel two witnesses representing two different organizations. From the Canadian Independent Music Association we have Mr. McKie, who is the president and chief executive officer. Welcome. And from the Songwriters Association of Canada we have Mr. Quarles, who is the executive director.
Without further ado, we will begin with an opening statement from Mr. McKie.