I call the meeting to order.
This is pursuant to Standing Order 83.1, on pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2017 budget, continuing our series of meetings with the regional development agencies across Canada.
We're pleased to have here today, from the Department of Western Economic Diversification, Mr. Salembier, who is the assistant deputy minister of the British Columbia region; and James Meddings.
I wonder, James, what your riding is. You've been here every day this week. It's good to see you again.