I call the meeting to order.
We'll start, as we always do, by acknowledging that we are on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation.
We have some new members joining us today.
Ms. Konanz, it's nice to see you. Welcome. This is a very agreeable committee most of the time. We have our moments.
Mr. Noormohamed, welcome.
We also have Mr. Rowe. He's kind of a regular. We consider him one of us now.
Welcome to meeting number 17 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources. This meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
Let me make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses, most of whom are joining us on Zoom. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. Also, at the bottom of your screen, you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation: floor, English or French.
This is a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair. Remember our amazing interpreters, who do such a great job. Don't speak too fast, and certainly don't bang around your microphones. Thank you so much for that.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee is resuming its study of the forestry industry.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses. On Zoom, from the Assembly Corporation, we have Geoff Cape, chief executive officer. Also on Zoom, we have Susan Yurkovich, president and chief executive officer of the Canfor Corporation. In the room, we have Scott Hughes, president of Hupaco Wood Products.
Thank you all for appearing today. We will begin with opening remarks. You will each have five minutes or less.
Mr. Cape, we're going to start with you. You have the floor.