I call this meeting to order. This is meeting number 82 of the Standing Committee on Finance.
Our orders of the day are pursuant to the order of reference of May 25, we are studying Bill C-59, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 21, 2015 and other measures. This is our first session.
We have with us here this morning a number of individuals to present. I want to welcome all of you and to thank you for appearing here this morning.
We have Professor Maureen Donnelly from Brock University.
We also have Professor Allister Young, from Brock University as well, I understand.
We have from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Mr. Ron Bonnett, president.
From the Canadian Labour Congress, we have their senior economist, Ms. Angella MacEwen.
From the Canadian Manufacturing Council, we have the vice-president, Mr. David Podruzny.
From Imagine Canada, we have the president and CEO, Mr. Bruce MacDonald.
Welcome to everyone.
From the Library of Parliament, we have Monsieur Jean-Denis Fréchette.
Welcome once again, Mr. Fréchette.
You will each have five minutes for your opening statements, and then we'll have questions from members.
We'll begin with Ms. Donnelly, please.