Pierre-Luc Dusseault at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

I call the committee back to order. We are continuing our meeting to study Bill C-461. Two new witnesses are taking their places at the moment.

First, we welcome Mr. Gregory Thomas, who is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, and Mr. Stephen Taylor, Director of the National Citizens Coalition.

According to our agenda, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Taylor will both have 10 minutes in which to make their presentations. Questions and answers in seven-minute periods will follow and will continue to the end of the meeting.

Mr. Thomas, thank you for joining us. Without further delay, you may take the floor.