Without further ado, let me first introduce our two witnesses.
From Canadians for Affordable Energy, we have the Honourable Dan McTeague, who is the president of that organization. From the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, we have Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment.
All witnesses who are appearing virtually have conducted a mandatory witness onboarding test.
I'm going to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, as you both are, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair, although I don't get sticky about that.
You'll have five minutes each for your opening remarks, and then I'll open up the floor for questions.
Honourable Mr. McTeague, you have the floor for five minutes.