We will come to order. This is meeting nine of the standing committee. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our pre-budget consultations for budget 2016.
It gives us pleasure to welcome, I guess to his first finance committee meeting, the honourable Minister Bill Morneau, along with deputy minister Mr. Rochon.
Mr. Minister, I understand you have limited time, but we are very pleased to have you here. We'll go to your statement and then to questions. The floor is yours. Welcome.