Good morning, everyone.
First of all, I'd like to apologize to our guests for the delay. We had an issue to deal with in committee business.
This is meeting 69 of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying the Oceans Act's marine protected areas.
Before we start, I want to introduce our witnesses. They are both joining us by video conference from the west coast, so it's particularly early for them.
Good morning—I mean that in the truest sense of “good morning”—and thank you for joining us at this early hour.
Kevin Obermeyer is chief executive officer for the Pacific Pilotage Authority, and Donna Spalding is director of administration for the Cruise Lines International Association.
Normally we ask that you provide us with a statement of up to 10 minutes. You don't have to take the 10 minutes, but you certainly can discuss the issue at hand and why we invited you. We'll give you each time, then we'll go to a round of questioning from our members of Parliament representing three parties.
I'll call on Mr. Obermeyer first, please.