I call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everybody. I know we have a couple of people substituting. I want to welcome Mr. Sopuck and Ms. Sims to the committee today. I also want to acknowledge that Mr. Boudria, a former member of Parliament, is in the audience.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses to meeting number 24 on the statutory review of the Lobbying Act. The witnesses have 10 minutes to present. Our first round of questions from the members is seven minutes, which includes the member's question and your response. I will ask people to keep to their timeframes.
I will turn it over to you, Mr. Coates. I'm not sure who's presenting, but perhaps you can introduce your co-witness.