Good afternoon everyone.
We're here today, after votes, to continue our study of Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures.
We have two witnesses here today. The first, from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, is Mr. Paul Barnes, manager for Atlantic Canada. Welcome, Mr. Barnes.
We have, as an individual, the Honourable Robert Wells, former inquiry commissioner of the Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry. Welcome to you, Mr. Wells.
We'll go ahead as usual. We'll start with a presentation from each of the witnesses, and then we'll start our questions and comments from members.
We'll go with the order on the agenda, starting with Mr. Barnes, manager for Atlantic Canada for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Go ahead, please, sir.