If I can encourage colleagues and witnesses to take their seats, please, I will continue with our pre-budget consultations.
We have five organizations for this panel. First of all, we have the Green Budget Coalition; second, the Pembina Institute; third, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association; fourth, the Canadian Community Economic Development Network; and finally, we have REAL Women of Canada.
Thanks to all of you for being with us here this morning. You each have five minutes for an opening statement. We'll start with the Green Budget Coalition.