Welcome back to the second hour.
Joining us we have three witnesses. Here in Ottawa from Fair Trade Canada, we have Tom Smith, the executive director. Welcome, Tom. We're glad to have you here today.
From Loblaw Companies we have Bob Chant, the senior vice-president of corporate affairs and communications. It's good to see you again, sir.
Joining us via video conference from the Retail Council of Canada we have Diane Brisebois, the president and chief executive officer. Welcome, Diane, we're glad to see you as well again.
Why don't we get started right here with you, Tom? We'll have Tom, and then Bob Chant, and then we'll go to Ms. Brisebois to finish off. You have up to 10 minutes. Less is better if you can, but you have up to 10 minutes and then we'll go around the room for the remaining hour to get some questions on the floor.
Mr. Smith, I will turn it over to you, sir.