I call to order the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance. Today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying the progress report on monitoring and oversight for the 2009 federal budget.
We have with us here today again Mr. Kevin Page, the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
Mr. Page, welcome back to the committee. I would ask that in your opening presentation you would introduce your colleagues at the table. You have up to ten minutes or so to make an opening statement, and then we'll go to questions from members.
Welcome back to the committee. It's good to have you back. Please begin at any time.