Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thanks to all of you for being here. This is an important issue, and we appreciate the contribution you've made.
Mr. Dodge, there was no shortage, of course, of opinions expressed here on this issue today. But I'd like to start with you. When you've appeared before the committee previously, you've made it clear that you take very seriously your commitment to Canada's standard of living, our quality of life. As an important steward of Canada's economy, why do you believe that the move on October 31 was good for Canada's economy, that it levelled the playing field? Why was it good for the economy?