Good morning, everyone.
We're here again to continue our study of the current and future state of oil and gas pipelines and refining capacity in Canada.
We have four groups of witnesses today, including two by video conference. From the Canadian office of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor, we have Christopher Smillie, senior advisor for government relations. As an individual, we have Larry Hughes, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Dalhousie University. And by video conference as individuals, we have Jack Mintz, Palmer chair in public policy at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, and Michal Moore, professor at the School of Public Policy and ISEE core faculty at the University of Calgary.
Welcome to you, gentlemen.
From the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, we have Brenda Kenny, president and chief executive officer.
Welcome.
We'll have the presentations in the order listed on the agenda. We'll begin with up to ten minutes, and if you could do it in less time, we would appreciate that.
Mr. Smillie, go ahead, please.