Good morning, and welcome to the subcommittee. We are very privileged to have with us this morning the officials from Industry Canada.
We discussed the forestry sector at the last meeting, and that was because it would have been impossible to have the industry officials prepare their brief. However, I understand they are prepared. I understand as well that we will be doing something a little bit different this morning. Rather than having each witness present their case for their allotted seven minutes, we're going to allow Mr. Hewett to address us for 20 minutes. He'll give us an overview, and then we will begin this session with questions, beginning of course with the Liberals.
Welcome, industry officials. Welcome, Mr. Bouchard.
Thank you, sir, for your patience. You may begin.