Welcome back, everyone.
Everyone seems to be, with the exception of myself, virtual today, but these are the days that we're in.
We are studying, with witnesses today, challenges and issues faced by the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee resumes its study on the challenges and issues faced by the sector. We moved the motion on October 23, 2020.
We have two hours today. We have one full panel and we have a second panel coming in an hour from now.
Again I'd like to remind our witnesses that you have up to five minutes to begin. Following that, there will be questions and answers from our MPs, respective of the parties and the time allotment. We'll get to that in just a few moments.
I just want to introduce the people here today.
We have with us a representative from the Association québécoise de l'industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo.
We have Solange Drouin, vice-president and executive director, public affairs. From Drayton Entertainment, we have Alex Mustakas, artistic director and chief executive officer, and from Music Canada, we have Patrick Rogers, vice-president, corporate affairs.
It's good to see you all.
We're going to start out with five minutes for an introduction and an opening speech. I will be somewhat lenient, but these hours can close very quickly, as many of you would know.
Ms. Drouin, you have the floor for five minutes.