I think we'll begin. We're still missing a few important players, but we're going to begin because our witnesses are ready to go. We're delighted to have them here today at the 13th meeting this session of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
In our ongoing discussion of Canada-United States trade relations, I'm happy to welcome back to the committee our friends from the Canadian Cattlemen's Association--John Masswohl, who has been with us before, and Dennis Laycraft; nice to see you, Dennis.
From the Canadian Beef Export Federation, we have Ted Haney, who is from Alberta as well.
From the Canadian Pork Council, we have Jurgen Preugschas; and Martin Rice, executive director.
Thank you for coming.
I think we're all familiar with the format. We're going to start off with some opening comments. I haven't had a chance to speak with you, so maybe you'll just give me an indication of what you are going to do. Are we going to have three statements today? Okay.
So I take it, Dennis, Ted, and Jurgen, that you are going to give brief opening statements, somewhat under 10 minutes if you can. And then we'll proceed to questions from the committee.
Maybe I could ask Jurgen, from the Canadian Pork Council, to start.