I call the meeting to order.
We're pleased today to have the Minister of Finance here. We will deal with two issues: the main estimates for 2017-18 under Standing Order 81(4) and, under Standing Order 108(2), a briefing on budget 2017.
I believe members are aware that the minister and the deputy minister, Paul Rochon, are here for the first hour on both issues. Following that, we will turn to officials in the second hour of our meeting.
Mr. Minister, I'm not sure if you have an opening statement or not, but we'll turn the floor over to you. Welcome. It's a pleasure to have you here.