We shall reconvene, and I'll call the meeting to order.
This is the second panel of meeting number 39 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Pursuant to the order of reference from the House, we're meeting on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's meeting is taking place by video conference, and the proceedings will be made available on the House of Commons website.
I want to welcome the witnesses for this panel. From the Canada Infrastructure Bank, we have Annie Ropar, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer; John Casola, chief investment officer; and David Morley, group head, corporate affairs, policy and communications.
Welcome to all of you. I expect somebody has a presentation to make.
Before I get there, though, we do have a little bit of committee business that we need to attend to. Members were emailed the request for the project budget, which is the COVID-19 study, and the amount requested is $17,000. The costs are allocated in that paper that was extended to you. Does anybody object to that expenditure? Are there any objections or questions on it?
Are we all in agreement on the budget of $17,000 for our study, which we've been doing for a while?
(Motion agreed to)
We have agreement on that. Thank you.
We'll turn then to the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Ms. Ropar, the floor is yours.