I call back to order meeting number 47 of the Standing Committee on Finance. We are continuing with our 2014 pre-budget consultations.
I want to welcome our second panel of witnesses here this afternoon. In order of presentation, I have, first of all, the Canada Green Building Council president and the CEO, Mr. Thomas Mueller. Welcome. Second, we have the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. The president and CEO is Mr. Jayson Myers. Welcome back. We have Mr. Shawn Murphy from Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada. Welcome to the committee. From the Information Technology Association of Canada, we have the chair of the tax and finance committee of ITAC, Ms. Karen Atkinson. Welcome to you.
We also have with us Martin Beaulieu, from Société de promotion économique de Rimouski. Welcome to the committee.
You will each have five minutes for your opening statements, and then we'll have questions from members.
We will start with Mr. Mueller, please.