I call this meeting to order.
We're having meeting number 35. We are televised, and we're dealing, of course, with Bill C-469, an act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, sponsored by Linda Duncan.
Joining us for the first hour is Matthew Firth, senior officer of health, safety, and environment, from the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Welcome, Mr. Firth. I'll ask you for your opening comments. And please, if you could stay within ten minutes, we would appreciate that.