I will call to order this meeting, the seventh meeting this session, of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. The orders today are pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), continuing our review of Canada's service sector.
We have two organizations with us today. First, from the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, we have Ms. Joyce Reynolds, executive vice-president, government affairs. Welcome. We also have the vice-president, federal affairs, Mr. Ron Reaman.
The second organization we have with us today is the Retail Council of Canada. We have the president and chief executive officer, Ms. Diane Brisebois. Welcome, again, to the committee. We also have, from the Retail Council of Canada, Ms. Kim Furlong. Welcome.
I think we'll start with the CRFA for an up to 10-minute presentation, then we'll go to the Retail Council of Canada, and then we'll go to questions from members.
Ms. Reynolds, I believe you'll be presenting on behalf of your organization.