Committee members, I would like to begin our meeting. Welcome to our guests.
Before we proceed today, I would like to take a moment to address the point of order raised by Mr. Sarai at the previous meeting regarding the divulgence of in camera decisions.
I'd like to let all members of the committee know that such matters are not taken lightly, and I've taken some time to look at the question in more depth. After reviewing the blues, it was clear that Ms. Rempel was referencing unanimous decisions made in the House, not in the committee. The chair can understand where the confusion arose, as there were a few interruptions during the last meeting. However, between Ms. Rempel's explanation and the blues, I am satisfied that no in camera decisions were referenced.
I'd like to thank Mr. Sarai for bringing this important issue to the attention of the committee, and once again I'd invite all members to be cautious when referencing matters stated at previous meetings in general. Thank you.
We'll proceed to our hearing. Pursuant to the order of reference received from the House on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the committee will resume its study on Motion No. 39, regarding immigration to Atlantic Canada.
We have before us by video conference Mr. Adam Mugridge, product development manager with Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. We also have appearing together in person before the committee, from the W.M. Fares Group, Mr. Wadih Fares, president and chief executive officer, and from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, Suzanne Ley, executive director. From Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia, we have Gerry Mills, executive director, by video conference.
Welcome to all.
Mr. Mugridge, the floor is yours. You have seven minutes.