Colleagues, good afternoon. I call this meeting to order.
I'd like to acknowledge that we are meeting on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation.
Welcome to meeting number 13 of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders, and I would like to make a few comments before we start, for our witness in the room.
You can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I'm sure the clerk has taken you through that.
This is a reminder to all of us in the room that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Before we start, I would like to ask members if they agree to have a sixth complete meeting on the forestry industry. The first meeting, as you recall, was only half a meeting, as we received officials from the department and then did committee business.
Colleagues, we're a little thin today, so we're trying to accommodate all witnesses. You'll hear a motion about the minister coming, shortly, but this is just to round out our study, and I know it's of great interest to all members.
I see no objection to that, so we will proceed.
I'd like to welcome back our members who were on travel status to the Saguenay and to Sudbury. I have proof positive that you were on the road. These are nickel pellets from Vale Base Metals, and unfortunately I have to give them back. I hear it was a good trip and was very rewarding. Perhaps we can find time on a future agenda just to hear from all of you, and you can share your experiences.
Thank you to the clerk, to the analyst and to all the staff who went along. I know that they had a rewarding time as well. At least, that's what they told me.
Colleagues, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Thursday, September 18, the committee resumes its study of the forestry industry.
I'd like to welcome our witness on the first panel. We have Terry Skiffington, chief executive officer for Kap Paper Inc.
Mr. Skiffington, you will have five minutes or less for your opening remarks. We might cut you a little slack today because you are the only witness. You'll be getting our full attention, I assure you.
Please proceed.