Pursuant to the order of reference received from the House on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the committee will resume its study on M-39, regarding immigration to Atlantic Canada.
I would like to welcome from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Mr. Jordi Morgan, by video conference; from Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, Ms. Juanita Ford; and from the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, Mr. Marco Navarro-Génie, the president and chief executive officer, by video conference as well.
Welcome to our committee.
We'll begin with a statement from Mr. Morgan, for seven minutes, please.