Thank you for that comment.
I have just two items for the information of members. First of all, with respect to the issue that has been raised on briefing material that is from the researchers to the members, one member, at least, has raised with me the request that it be in a more timely manner. People could certainly raise it with me outside of the committee, but I would just respond by saying all information has to be produced in both official languages, and translation takes about four days.
The second item is that it's up to the members themselves to set the agenda as far in advance as we can so that the researchers can produce that material as far in advance as they can. I wanted to address that, first of all. Secondly, if any members ever want to approach the researchers of the library independently, they can certainly do so.
The second item is with respect to the report on the issue we will be starting on today. I need some indication from members, and they can certainly do so after the session today, as to what kind of document they want, whether it's a report or timelines, when they want to discuss what we hear with the witnesses over the next four sessions on counterfeiting and piracy. If members could indicate that to me or to the clerk, we would appreciate that.
We will go now to the witnesses. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are beginning our study at the industry committee of counterfeiting and piracy with respect to intellectual property. We have with us here today six witnesses, I believe, and I will just go down the list, and then we will have the members give their presentations.
First of all, from the Department of Industry we have Susan Bincoletto, director general, Marketplace Framework Policy Branch. Secondly, from the Department of Canadian Heritage we have Ms. Danielle Bouvet, director, legislative and international projects, Copyright Policy Branch. From the RCMP we have Mr. Ken Hansen, superintendent director, Federal Enforcement Branch. From Canada Border Services Agency we have Mr. Steve Sloan, director, investigations division, Enforcement Branch. From the Department of Health we have Diana Dowthwaite, director general, Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate. Finally, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade we have Mr. Douglas George, director, intellectual property, information and technology trade policy division.
My understanding is there's an agreement that we will start with DFAIT. We will start with Mr. George, with your presentation. We have five minutes each for your presentations.
Mr. George, we'll start with you. Welcome.