I'd like to call the meeting to order.
We want to thank our witnesses for coming forward. We have two sessions. For the first hour, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on February 11, 2008, we will have a briefing on independent fiscal forecasting. We have with us Mr. Marc Lee, senior economist from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and from the Conference Board of Canada, Mr. Glen Hodgson and Mr. Matthew Stewart.
With that, we will start. I believe we have a presentation or two.
Mr. Lee, the floor is yours. We look forward to your presentation.