I call the meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we're here today to continue our study on resource development in northern Canada. Actually, in the two meetings this week we're dealing with the Ring of Fire.
We have a number of witnesses today. From Cliffs Natural Resources Incorporated, we have William Boor, senior vice-president, Global Ferroalloys; welcome. From White Tiger Mining Corporation, we have Ronald Coombes, president; welcome. From Matawa First Nations, we have Raymond Ferris, coordinator, Ring of Fire; welcome. From the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, we have Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit; welcome to you, sir.
Thank you all for coming today and for contributing to our study on resource development in the north. We'll go right to the presentations in the order you're listed on the agenda. We will start with Cliffs Natural Resources Incorporated, represented by William Boor, senior vice-president from Global Ferroalloys.
Go ahead, please, sir, with your presentation.