Good morning, everyone.
I appreciate having everyone here this morning. I know that some have not arrived yet and they're probably stuck on the bus coming here. I think it's important that we start. We'd like to welcome those who were able to make it.
I might mention that Mr. Ritter from Saskatchewan was not able to make it because of weather, and neither was Mr. Dupuis. We'll try to reschedule them for another day.
We do welcome the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, Sarah Watts-Rynard, executive director; Dan Mills, the chair of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship; and the chief executive officer of Skills Canada, Shaun Thorson. It's good to see you again.
The process will be a presentation by each of you and then a line of questions alternating between the parties. Of course we're dealing with the study of economic opportunities for young apprentices.
With that, we'll commence with Sarah Watts-Rynard.