I call this meeting back to order, if I can ask colleagues and witnesses to take their seats, please.
Again, my apologies on behalf of the committee. We've had two unscheduled votes this morning. My understanding is there should be no more votes to interrupt our session--I am hoping.
We're very pleased in our second panel, continuing on our pre-budget consultations, to have five organizations with us. We have, first of all, the Canadian Gas Association; deuxièment Desjardins Group; then the Directors Guild of Canada; REAL Women of Canada; and finally, Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
I want to thank our guests for coming in, as well as their patience, and indicate to them that it is a shortened time, but you will have five minutes for your opening statement. I will ask you to keep to that time, and then we'll have questions from members.
We will start with Mr. Egan, please.