Good afternoon, everyone.
I'll begin by saying that we are gathered on the Anishinabe Algonquin unceded traditional territory for this meeting.
Welcome to the seventh meeting of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
We are meeting to conclude our study on barriers to indigenous economic development.
Today, we have two 45-minute panels, with time at the end to consider drafting instructions and committee business.
On the first panel, we have Robert Louie, chairman of the First Nations Lands Advisory Board; Tina Rasmussen, corporate development officer, Meadow Lake Tribal Council Industrial Investments; and Stephen Buffalo, from the Indian Resource Council.
I know that you're familiar with all the rules regarding health measures. I won't repeat them. I also know that you're familiar with the procedure. This is our seventh meeting, so I won't repeat that either.
We'll begin.
I will give the microphone to Mr. Robert Louie to make some introductory remarks.
Mr. Louie, you have five minutes.