Welcome, everybody.
We're back with a second panel of witnesses here in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick, at the Standing Committee on Finance. We're doing pre-budget consultations that will inform budget 2024. We're looking forward to hearing from our second set of witnesses right now.
I'm Peter Fonseca. I'm the chair of the committee. I'm a member of Parliament from Mississauga. The other members will introduce themselves as they get into their round of questions and speak to the witnesses.
First, from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, we have Maria Richard, first vice-president. We also have, from the Société Nationale de l’Acadie, Martin Théberge, president of the board of directors.
Welcome to both.
We'll start with you, Ms. Richard. You have five minutes for an opening statement. Please go ahead.