I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to the 28th meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. It is November 4, 2010. We are here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study on the opportunities and challenges in emerging and digital media.
Welcome to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. This is our 28th meeting, this Thursday, November 4, 2010.
We are here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study on the opportunities and challenges of emerging and digital media.
We have representatives from two organizations on our first panel today. From the Association of Canadian Publishers we have Mr. O'Hearn, who is director of the University of Ottawa Press, and Madam Ross, coordinator of digital initiatives. From the Great Northern Way Campus, via video conference, we have Madam Kopak, who is director of business development and operations.
Welcome to all of you.
We'll begin with an opening statement from the Association of Canadian Publishers.