I call the meeting to order.
I want to thank our witnesses for coming forward. Again, we're continuing our study of the Canada-European Union free trade agreement. We have with us an exciting panel.
We have someone who is no stranger to most of the committee members, the mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Mr. Mike Savage.
Your Worship, it's good to have you with us. We look forward to your testimony.
We also have with us, appearing as an individual, Mr. Gus Etchegary, I believe from Newfoundland, who is the chairperson of the Fisheries Community Alliance.
I believe you have with you Mr. Fred Morley, who happens to be a representative of, and senior vice-president and chief economist for, the Greater Halifax Partnership.
We'll start with you, Mr. Savage. The floor is yours.