I call to order the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing the committee's review of Canada's service sector.
We have two panels, with an hour for each. We have three organizations for the first panel.
The first organization is the Air Transport Association of Canada. We have the president and CEO, Mr. Sam Barone. We also have the vice-president of policy and strategic planning, Mr. Fred Gaspar.
The second organization is the Canadian Trucking Alliance. We have the senior vice-president, Mr. Graham Cooper. I understand we also have a second individual, Mr. Ron Lennox, vice-president of trade and security.
The third organization we have is the Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada. We have the president here with us today, Mr. Bob Armstrong.
Welcome to all of the witnesses. Each of your organizations has up to five minutes for an opening statement. We will start with Mr. Barone, and then immediately after your presentations we will go to questions from members.
Mr. Barone, begin when you are ready.