We'll call this meeting to order. I want to welcome everyone to our 34th meeting.
As we all know, we're televised today, and we're continuing with our study of Bill C-469, an act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights.
Joining us today we have a number of witnesses. From the Shipping Federation of Canada, we have Michael Broad, who is the president. From the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, we have Tom Huffaker, vice-president of policy and environment. Joining us from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce we have Warren Everson, who is the senior vice-president of policy, and Johan van't Hof, who is the chief executive officer of Tonbridge Power Inc.
I want to welcome all of you here. As I explained earlier, we do have a ten-minute time limit for your opening comments.
With that, I'd kick it off with Mr. Broad, if you can bring us your opening comments, please.