I call this meeting to order.
I'd like to thank our witnesses for taking time from their busy schedules to join us here today. I'm sure you've been briefed by the clerk in what the committee has been studying over the last little while. We certainly look forward to your comments today and to the opportunity to ask questions. I know committee members are very interested in the subject at hand.
I am assuming the clerk has informed you that we allow about ten minutes for presentations, and then we move into questions after that. There are some time constraints with respect to questions, so please do not be offended if I interrupt you at some point. It's in the interest of trying to get in as many questions as possible and to allow for fairness between members. These times were negotiated between parties beforehand, and are in the standing rules.
Having said that, who would like to start our presentations and make opening comments?
The floor is yours, Mr. Storey. Whenever you're ready, please proceed.