I call the meeting back to order.
We're back, members and witnesses, in beautiful Charlottetown, P.E.I.
We just had an excellent first panel of witnesses. I'm sure this one is going to be the same.
For the witnesses and the members, I know we told you about your interpretation devices. We would ask that you don't put them too close to the microphones. Just keep them away from the microphones and use them as needed.
On that, I get to introduce another, like I said, excellent panel of witnesses.
From the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, we have with us the president and chief executive officer, Mike Mueller. From the Canadian Mental Health Association, Prince Edward Island division, we have the executive director, Shelley Muzika. From the Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture—we thank the farmers for the food that we eat—we have Donald Killorn, who is the executive director. His Worship, the mayor of the town of Stratford, Steve Ogden, is joining us today.
Thank you very much.
As you know, we are all here for our pre-budget consultation. This is an opportunity for us to go across the country. Today, we are in Charlottetown, P.E.I., to hear from stakeholders and witnesses to then be able to inform budget 2024.
On that, I will ask Mr. Mueller to start off with five minutes of opening statements or testimony.
Thank you.