Good afternoon, everyone.
We are here today to hold our last meeting with witnesses for our study on the renewal of Canada's forest industry. All of the meetings have been very informative. I think we've had very effective witnesses, and the members have participated in a very effective way as well.
Just before we get to today's meeting, I want to read a short note I got. I don't do this kind of thing very often, but I thought I would do it. It's a note to the committee from Derek Gray, one of our witnesses.
I thought it was nice that he recognized the committee. He said:
I want you to know that appearing as a witness yesterday before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources was a great experience! I was apprehensive, and trying to summarize complex matters in a short time was really challenging, but I liked the straightforward way that you chaired the meeting—
That's not why I am reading this.
—and the friendly interest shown by the questions from the members of your committee was most encouraging.
There is a little more there, but it is nice to receive that acknowledgement, and I want to commend the members of the committee for the way you handle yourselves and conduct yourselves at this committee. It is very much appreciated and much more productive.
Today we have as a witness, from Domtar Inc., Dr. Bruno Marcoccia, director of research and development, pulp and paper division. From the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, we have John Arsenault, director of market access. Welcome to you. We also have, as an individual, Dr. Patrice Mangin, professor, Lignocellulosic Materials Research Centre, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières. Welcome to you. By video conference from Montreal, we have Dr. Robert Beauregard, dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics at the University of Laval. Welcome to you, sir. Thank you for being with us, all of you.
We'll have the presentations in the order you are listed on the agenda. We'll start with Dr. Bruno Marcoccia from Domtar Inc. Please go ahead with your presentation, for up to seven minutes.