Welcome to the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Today is Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
We're here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study of Canada's foreign ownership rules and regulations in the telecommunications sector.
In front of us today we have two groups of witnesses. One is from Telesat Canada and the other is from Astral Media Inc. We have Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Scott, Monsieur Bureau, and Madame Émond. Welcome to all of you.
We'll begin with an opening statement from Telesat Canada.