Welcome to the 40th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology this Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
We're here today pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, May 13, 2009, concerning Bill C-273, an act to amend the Competition Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, otherwise known as the “right to repair act”.
Today we have in front of us two groups of witnesses. The first witness is our esteemed colleague, Mr. Masse, the MP for Windsor West, who moved this bill in the House.
The second group of witnesses includes representatives from four different organizations: the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, the National Automotive Trades Association, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, and finally, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada.
We have Mr. Smith, Mr. Adams, Mr. Finch, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Brazeau representing those various organizations. Welcome to you all.
We're going to begin with 15 minutes of opening remarks and comments from Mr. Masse.
Go ahead.