I call the meeting to order, and I welcome our guests.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our study on the operation and maintenance of small craft harbours.
We are pleased today to welcome as our witnesses James Boland, regional director of strategic initiatives, Pacific region--welcome, Mr. Boland--and Jackey Richard, acting regional director of small craft harbours, Maritimes and gulf region.
Just to inform our witnesses, we give the opportunity for a 10-minute opening statement or presentation by you, and then we open the floor for questions from our members.
So if one of you would like to start, you now have the opportunity to do so.