Good morning, everyone. I think it's 10:02 a.m., so we're starting close to time.
I want to thank witnesses and members for coming in an hour early. We are discussing recommendations or observations after this two-hour meeting, so we ask members to stay after 12 noon.
We have with us this morning three witnesses. From the Forest Products Association of Canada we have two individuals, Marta Morgan, vice-president, trade and competitiveness; and Tom Rosser, the chief economist. From the Canadian Wood Council we have Shawn Dolan, director of corporate affairs. They're obviously representing the forestry and wood industry.
We are meeting for two hours this morning, so each organization will have up to 10 minutes to present. Obviously, this is a continuation of our study on the manufacturing sector and the challenges facing that sector. We've looked at the appreciating dollar, the issue of energy costs, the issue of labour, and issues of regulation have come forward as well. So feel free to address any of those in your opening remarks, up to 10 minutes, and then we'll have questions from members until 12 noon.
Thank you very much for coming. Ms. Morgan, would you like to start this morning?