Good afternoon, everyone.
I will call the meeting to order as the vice-chair on behalf of the chair. I know that she is going to be here momentarily.
I'm calling to order meeting number 90, pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
We are studying Bill C-64, an act respecting wrecks, abandoned, dilapidated or hazardous vessels and salvage operations.
We have a number of witnesses with us for this first hour of our meeting.
We have, from the Pan Pacific Law Corporation, John Weston.
Representing Sunshine Coast Regional District Board is Frank Mauro, who is director of Area A, Pender Harbour and Egmont. That is by video conference. We also have Ian Winn, director of Area F, West Howe Sound, also by video conference.
Joining us representing Washington State Department of Natural Resources, we have Kyle C. Murphy, assistant division manager of the aquatic resources division, by video conference. We also have Troy Wood, manager of the derelict vessel removal program, by video conference as well.
We will start this portion of the meeting with Mr. Weston.
Thank you, Mr. Weston.