Good afternoon, everyone.
We're here today to continue our study on innovation in the energy sector.
We have four witnesses today, and all here in person. That's something this committee doesn't often have. We do a lot of teleconference things, so it's great to have everyone here in person. Thanks to all for coming.
From the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, we have Scott Thurlow, president; from the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance, Alicia Milner, president; from Biothermica, Guy Drouin, president; and as an individual, Warren E. Mabee, a Canada research chair in renewable energy and an assistant professor in both the Department of Geography and the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University.
Welcome.
I want to remind members that we do have a half hour at the end of the meeting today for future business of the committee. We'll deal with future business at that time.
To take maximum advantage of our time, let's start right now with witnesses. Following the order in which witnesses are listed on the agenda, we'll start with Mr. Thurlow, president of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association.
Welcome again, and thank you for being here. We look forward to your presentation—hopefully of seven minutes or less.