I call the meeting back to order.
The committee is continuing its study on protecting Canadian residents from extreme weather events.
This afternoon, we are meeting with the following witnesses. From the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, we have Mr. Jason Jacques, interim parliamentary budget officer, and Zachary Vrhovsek. From Statistics Canada we have Jennifer Withington, assistant chief statistician, economic statistics; Ryan MacDonald, director, economic and social analysis and modelling division; and Matthew Hoffarth, assistant director, national economic accounts division.
You will have five minutes for your opening remarks. When I put up this yellow card, it indicates you have one minute left, and once I turn it over, I ask that you finish your sentence, your thought.
The floor is yours for five minutes, Mr. Jason Jacques.