Order. We'll get started with the second half of our meeting this morning and continue our study of the manufacturing sector.
We have three witnesses before us for the last hour and a half. I would like to welcome today, from the Nova Scotia division of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ann Janega, vice-president; from the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, Charles Cirtwill, acting president; and from the Maritime Steel and Foundries Limited, Robert Durdan, executive vice-president.
I believe we have presentations of up to ten minutes each. Obviously the briefer you are, the more opportunity for questions from members.
Ms. Janega, we'll start with you. You have ten minutes for your opening statement.