I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 117 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
I would like to remind participants of the following points: Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking, and all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. For the folks who have raised their hand, I will look again at you to make sure I capture everybody and get you on the list.
I have a quick housekeeping item before we commence.
As previously mentioned, there was a request to meet with a delegation from Vietnam on Wednesday, December 4. It's an informal meeting from 4:30 to 5:30, during our usual meeting time.
If the committee wishes to proceed, can the clerk be given instructions to make the necessary arrangements for hospitality and defray the cost for that hospitality?
It's yes.
I'll go to Mr. Patzer and then to Mr. Angus after that.
Go ahead.