I'd like to call to order meeting number 28 of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. We are continuing our study on the management of municipal solid waste and industrial materials.
We have appearing as witnesses today, from the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Mr. Scott Thurlow, president. Welcome.
From Enerkem we have Marie-Hélène Labrie, vice-president, government affairs and communications. Welcome.
Appearing by video conference from Toronto, the Canadian Environmental Law Association, we have Theresa McClenaghan, executive director and counsel, and Fe de Leon, researcher. Welcome.
Each of the groups will give a 10-minute opening statement. Once all three groups have given their opening statements, we will have questions from the committee members.
We will begin with Scott Thurlow, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. Welcome, Mr. Thurlow.