Welcome to the committee's 52nd meeting.
We are beginning our study of Bill C-46, An Act to amend the National Energy Board Act and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.
As you can see, I'm not Mr. Benoit, who, unfortunately, can't be here today, so I will be replacing him as chair.
We are pleased to have with us, today, three representatives from the National Energy Board to discuss Bill C-46. In light of the agreement that was made, members' questions may go beyond the scope of Bill C-46, but I think you were made aware of that possibility.
Now, without further ado, I'd like to welcome Jonathan Timlin, Josée Touchette and Robert Steedman.
I understand from discussions you've had with the chair and the clerk that you were given about 20 to 25 minutes for your presentation. I would invite you to start right away, before we start the rounds of questions.