Finance committee  We were having a fantastic year. Our fiscal year ends April 30, and we know that the next quarter is going to be a very difficult one because we are just closing our spring publication list. All of our prices were set for all of our books, which were acquired 18 to 24 months ago,

Finance committee  As soon as the dollar started to fall, consumers started paying attention to the variance in retail pricing. As a result, publishers had to immediately address this and start to bring our pricing down in line with what's happening in the American market. The result of our prices

Finance committee  No, there's absolutely no law requiring it. I guess it's a historical practice. Publishers have done this for many years. Books have suggested retail pricing. Unlike other items where you'll see one retailer sell a garment at one price and a different retailer sell it at a differ

Finance committee  I'll move on. Is my time up?

Finance committee  Okay, the impact is there. I'll close there. I could go on.

Finance committee  Good afternoon. My name is Jordan Fenn. I am the publisher of Key Porter Books, and I am honoured, having received the invitation to be here today, to present the impact of the strong Canadian dollar on the Canadian publishing industry. Located in Toronto, Key Porter is one o