Good afternoon, everyone.
We're here to continue our study on market diversification in the energy sector. This will be our last meeting of witnesses on this topic. We have an excellent panel here before us today. I'm very much looking forward to hearing from them.
First, we have from the Montreal-East Industrial Association, Mr. André Brunelle, president, and Mr. Dimitri Tsingakis, general manager. Welcome to both of you.
We have from the Canadian Electricity Association, Mr. Jim Burpee, president and chief executive officer. Welcome to you, sir.
From the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters we have Mr. Martin Lavoie, director of policy, manufacturing competitiveness and innovation. Welcome to you.
From the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada—which tells a story in itself, a good title—we have Mr. John Telford, director of Canadian affairs, United Association Canada. Welcome to you, sir.
First, thank you all very much for coming. We do appreciate it. We'll have the presentations in the order you're listed on the agenda for today.
We'll start with the gentleman from the Montreal-East Industrial Association.
Go ahead with your presentation. You have up to seven minutes.