Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the meeting number 15 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, March 30, 2009, the orders of the day are for a study of Bill C-7, an act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
Joining us today from the Canadian Maritime Law Association is Mr. Christopher Giaschi, vice-president on the west coast. And not in his chair, but we believe in the building and on his way, is Mr. Joe Kowalski, from Wilderness Tours.
Before I turn it over to Christopher, I would like to acknowledge to the committee and apologize a bit for the creation of some confusion about the time of this meeting. I appreciate the committee's patience in getting it organized.