I call the committee to order.
We are continuing our study of the manufacturing sector, and we have two sessions today. The first session is with the Food and Consumer Products of Canada, and the second session is with officials from the Department of Finance. For the first hour, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., I would like to welcome the Food and Consumer Products of Canada. We have Gemma Zecchini, senior vice-president in public policy. We also have Blake Johnston, vice-president of government affairs.
You're the only witness for the first hour so you have the full hour. We usually allow a ten-minute opening statement, so you can take up to ten minutes for your opening statement and then we'll have questions from members.
I believe, Ms. Zecchini, you will be starting the presentation at this point.