We will call this meeting to order.
It's the ninth meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), continuing our study of the impact of the appreciating value of the Canadian dollar on the Canadian economy.
We have with us here today five witnesses.
First of all, from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we have the president and CEO, Mr. Perrin Beatty. Welcome. From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce we also have executive vice-president for policy, Mr. Michael Murphy. From the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, we have the president, Mr. Jayson Myers. From the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, we have Mr. Mark Nantais, president; and from the Forest Products Association of Canada, we have Mr. Avrim Lazar, president and CEO.
Welcome, gentlemen, to all of you. I know you're all experienced witnesses before this committee and other committees.
We will start with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and work our way down. Each organization has up to 10 minutes for an opening statement, and then we'll go right to questions and comments from members.
Mr. Beatty, perhaps we'll start with you.