Good morning, everybody, and welcome. I call this meeting to order.
We are continuing with our study of the Oceans Act's marine protected areas pursuant to Standing Order 108(2). Our guests this morning are from the west coast.
We thank you for joining us this morning in coming from away.
We have with us the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia and Mr. Robert Lewis-Manning, who is the president.
Also, we have with us the Prince Rupert Port Authority, with Mr. Don Krusel, president and chief executive officer.
Normally the way we do this is that you have 10 minutes each for your opening remarks, and I should say 10 minutes or less. We're always happy to take less. I don't know what that means, but nevertheless.... Then, of course, we go to our rounds of questions. We have 90 minutes—we probably won't use all of it—for some questioning.
Starting first, Mr. Lewis-Manning, please, for 10 minutes or less.