Welcome to meeting number 40 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee is meeting to hear from witnesses on the study of federal assistance for various natural resources industries.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022.
Taking screenshots or photos now that we're in session is not allowed.
I have a few comments for witnesses and members because we have a number of departmental officials here today.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
Regarding interpretation, those on Zoom have the choice, at the bottom of their screens, of floor, English or French. Those in the room can use.... We don't have anybody in the room other than members, so we're good there.
All comments should be addressed through the chair.
In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of our meeting today.
Charlie, I'll go to you. Then we'll go into the introduction of our witnesses and then to opening statements.
Is this a point of order?