Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank all the witnesses for being here today for the consideration of the Liberal government's important first budget.
Although we are considering this first budget, we are always thinking about preparing the second budget and the subsequent budgets, which will define this Parliament and this government. I would like to think that some of the issues that you have all listed and mentioned will be effectively addressed in this government's future budgets.
I will speak to the points made by Mr. Brakel, of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and by Mr. Kelly. I am referring to simplifying taxation in Canada, whether income tax or tax in general. This has often been a topic of discussion in this committee during the preparation of the budget and in response to it.
I would like to hear more about the kind of reforms or simplifications that you would like us to make. Where would you start? Mr. Sholten might have some thoughts on this. I would like each of you to comment on simplifying taxation and the benefits of doing so.