For the record, we're dealing with the order of reference now—rather than the pre-study—of Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Bill C-44, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures.
This afternoon we're fortunate to have, from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, Kevin Page, who is the president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Khan, who is the executive vice-president. He will be a little late getting here, as I believe he's before the Senate committee at the moment.
I might mention as well that there may be a vote. I think it's scheduled for some time around 4:15, so that will disrupt the hearing for a little while and we may have to suspend.
Mr. Reid.