I call this meeting to order. It's the 31st meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. We are continuing our study of the challenges facing the Canadian manufacturing sector, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2).
We want to thank our witnesses, especially for coming in at such a late time after hours. I want to thank members and all staff who have put together this session late at night here in Toronto.
I'll introduce the witnesses and then we'll go right to opening presentations. I believe you've been given a time limit of about five minutes each for opening presentations.
First of all, from Edson Packaging Machinery Limited, we have the president, Mr. Robert Hattin. Welcome, Mr. Hattin.
Secondly, from Mancor Industries we have the president and CEO, Art Church. Welcome, Mr. Church.
Perhaps we'll start with you, Mr. Hattin. You have up to five minutes for an opening statement.