I'd like to get started right away, because we only have about an hour with the minister.
We are here, pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, May 15, 2007, to examine Bill C-52, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007.
Mr. Flaherty, do you have an opening statement for us? Yes, okay. So if you can keep it to a brief intervention, then members will have questions for you.
I appreciate your coming before us, taking time out of your day. The floor is yours. Thank you.