Good morning, everyone.
We are here today to continue our study on the cross-Canada benefits of the oil and gas sector of the Canadian economy.
Before we get to our witnesses, Ms. Moore has asked me about the report on the rare earth study and how it's progressing. The analysts have collected the key quotes from the study so it is progressing. We can see what we want to do with that.
Maybe what we should try to do is, and this isn't for sure, but at the end of our Thursday meeting next week we could try to spend a short time on future business to discuss some of the things regarding the future of the committee. That's where we are now, if that answers the question you had for me privately.
We now go to our witnesses for today's meeting. From Suncor Energy, we have Heather Kennedy, vice-president, government relations, business services. Welcome. With her is Jean Côté, vice-president, Montreal refinery, refining and marketing. Welcome.
From the Canadian Steel Producers Association, we have Ron Watkins, president. Welcome and thank you for being here.
Also we have David McHattie, director, institutional relations from Tenaris Global Services Canada. Is he not here today? Okay. I'll just note that.
From the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, we have George Mallay, general manager. Welcome to you, sir, and thank you for being here.
We have two witnesses by video conference.
From Paris, France as an individual we have Normand Mousseau, a professor at University of Montreal, department of physics. Welcome to you.
Also by video conference, we have from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador as an individual, Andrew Leach, associate professor, author, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta. Welcome to you, sir, as well.
We will hear from our witnesses today. We will proceed with the presentations of up to seven minutes each. I will ask you to keep your presentations to seven minutes.
As listed on the agenda we'll start with Suncor Energy.
Please go ahead, Ms. Kennedy, with your presentation for up to seven minutes.