I would like to welcome you all, on this Friday, September 10, 2010 to our 34th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Welcome to members of the public, to members of the committee, and to our witnesses.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are meeting today as part of our study on the permanent closure of the AbitibiBowater of plants in Gatineau and Dolbeau-Mistassini.
We have in front of us this morning two witnesses from AbitibiBowater. We have Mr. Paterson, who is the president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Robertson, who is the chief restructuring officer.
Welcome to you both. You may begin with an opening statement.