I call the meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), this committee is studying ways to increase the participation of women in non-traditional occupations.
Today we have three groups with us. They're all from my neck of the woods in B.C. I want to welcome them. They are: International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada; B.C. Human Rights Coalition; Canadian Labour Congress; and British Columbia Maritime Employers Association. They are going to talk about the non-traditional work that occurs at the ports in terms of longshoremen and how to increase participation of women in that area.
Witnesses, I will let you know that when we begin you will have 10 minutes for each group. As you can see, we have four--I said three--groups here. Each group will have 10 minutes to present. I'm going to give you a little sign at about three minutes so that you know to wrap it up soon. We'll have a question-and-answer period later on.
I want to welcome all of you. We're going to start with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and Tom Dufresne.
Oh, I'm sorry. This is one group. Let me get this clear.
Tom, would you prefer to have Ms. O'Donnell do the presentation or will you share it?