Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order. This is the 21st meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance. We're very pleased to be here this morning in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We want to welcome all of our guests this morning.
I'll start with a couple of logistical matters. Each person has to operate his or her own mike this morning. I know that's different, colleagues, from how we normally do it.
There is translation, for those of you who require it, in either official language.
We want to welcome the four organizations who are presenting in this first panel: the National Council of Women of Canada; the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce; the Canadian Association of Social Workers; and BIOTECanada.
Thanks to all of you for being with us here this morning. Each of you will have up to five minutes for an opening presentation, and then we'll have questions from every member of the committee.
We'll start with Ms. Kozak, please.