Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the 15th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. We continue on our study of the entertainment software industry in Canada.
Colleagues, we have some business to take care of, so I'm going to be targeting about 10 minutes at the end. I know your agenda says about five, but we'll target 10 minutes, because I know there's usually a transition as we wish the best adieu to our witnesses. We'll have one item in public and one item in camera.
Without any other delay, let me introduce the witnesses we have here.
Our first witness is from Warner Bros. Games Montréal. Martin Carrier is vice-president and studio head.
On video conference from Vancouver, British Columbia, from the Centre for Digital Media, we have Richard Smith, director and professor of the master of digital media program.
On video conference from London, Ontario, from Digital Extremes, we have Michael Schmalz, president.
Colleagues, there's just one thing before we begin with Mr. Carrier's opening remarks. Please remember that we have folks on teleconference. I know it's easy to forget because they're on the screen rather than live with us, so please make sure they get adequate questions as well.
Monsieur Carrier, please go ahead with your opening remarks.