I call this meeting to order.
This is the 51st meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance, and I want to thank all the witnesses who are appearing today.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, April 21, 2010, we are continuing our study of Bill C-470, an act to amend the Income Tax Act. We have two panels here today of seven organizations or presenters, so we do have a lot of people to hear from.
We have the Canadian Conference of the Arts; the Association of Canadian Community Colleges; Mr. Gary Bizzo as an individual; the Ontario Hospital Association; l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada; the Canadian Red Cross; World Vision Canada.
You have five minutes to make your presentations.
We will start with the Canadian Conference of the Arts. If you would keep your presentation to five minutes it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.