I call to order the 55th meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance, continuing our pre-budget consultations in Ottawa.
This afternoon we have two panels of an hour and a half each. We have eight organizations per panel, so there are a lot of witnesses to hear from and a lot of discussion.
I'll read the organizations in order of presentation to the committee.
We have with us this afternoon the Canadian Public Works Association, the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Canadian Library Association, the Canadian Home Builders' Association, the Canadian Bankers Association, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and ParticipAction.
Welcome to all of you. Thank you very much for being here with us.
Each organization has a maximum of five minutes for opening statements.
We'll start with the Canadian Public Works Association.