I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 43 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology. Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, we are studying Bill C‑244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair).
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of Thursday, June 23, 2022.
I apologize for chairing the meeting remotely today. I would have preferred to be with you in Ottawa, but that was unfortunately not possible.
I will introduce the witnesses appearing before the committee in the first hour of the meeting.
We have, from the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, Brian Kingston, president and chief executive officer, and Jennifer Steeves, director, industry and consumer affairs; from LKQ Corporation, Tyler Blake Threadgill, vice-president, government affairs, and Derek Willshire, regional vice-president, Canada; and finally, from the North American Equipment Dealers Association, John Schmeiser, president, and Eric Wareham, vice-president, government affairs.
Thanks to all of you for joining us today. It is much appreciated.
Without further ado, I will cede the floor to the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association for five minutes.