Good afternoon, everyone.
We're here today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), to carry on with the study on softwood lumber.
We have as witnesses today, from Hill and Knowlton Canada, Gordon Ritchie, chair of public affairs. From Bowater Incorporated, the Canadian forest products division, we have Pierre Monahan, senior vice-president and president. From the National Association of Home Builders, we have Barry Rutenberg, member of the executive committee and board of directors, and president of Barry Rutenberg Homes. From the Canadian Lumber Remanufacturers Alliance, we have Francis Schiller, executive director, and he will be introducing someone else. From the United Steelworkers, we have Roger Falconer, director of strategic campaigns. Then we have from Max Meilleur et fils ltée, John Rolland, director general. and from Scierie Landrienne inc., we have Luc Dufour, president. There will be one presentation from that group.
We'll start with Gordon Ritchie.