I call the meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to meeting number 49 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, today we are considering 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 want to thank the numerous witnesses we have with us today. Thanks for taking the time to join us on this Monday morning.
We have, from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, Mr. Ian Boxall; and from the Auto Care Association, we have William Hanvey.
We are also hearing from Joshua Dickison and Alexandra Kohn, from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations, as well as Catherine Lovrics, from the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.
From OpenMedia, we have Matthew Hatfield.
We are also welcoming John Lawford, from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre.
Without further ado, I give the floor to Mr. Boxall, from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.
Mr. Boxall, the floor is yours for five minutes.