We are now in public session.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, February 23, 2009, we continue our study on Arctic sovereignty.
From the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland we have the pleasure of having with us Captain Christopher Hearn, director of the Centre for Marine Simulation, School of Maritime Studies.
Captain Hearn, thank you for being with us, and I'm sorry for the delay. I think you are going to receive your note as soon as possible.
You have the floor.