Colleagues, I call this meeting back to order.
This is meeting number ten of the Standing Committee on Finance. Pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, October 29, 2013, we are continuing our study of Bill C-4, A second act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013.
We are very pleased to have with us today the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance.
Minister, welcome back to the committee.
I understand that you will have an opening statement for the members. Then we'll have questions from your colleagues here.