I'll call the meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we'll continue with our study on the operation and maintenance of small craft harbours.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses and committee members here this afternoon. We're anticipating the arrival of our chairman, Mr. Manning. We were hoping he'd be here, but we decided we'd start with your opening statements. We hope that Mr. Manning will arrive during your statements.
We have two presentations, so we're going to ask Mr. Desrape or Mr. Poirier, whoever is the spokesperson, to deliver their opening statements, followed by Ms. Eastman.
Mr. Poirier.