I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 162 of the Standing Committee on Finance.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I would now like to remind participants of the following points. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair. Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1 and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 26, 2024, the committee is resuming its study on pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2025 budget.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses.
Thank you for your patience. We had a vote, so we are starting a little after our regular time.
From the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, we have Mike Mueller, president and chief executive officer, who is no stranger to this committee. From the C.D. Howe Institute, we have William Robson, president and chief executive officer, who is joining us via video conference. From CHIN Radio-TV International, we have Francesco Di Candia, general manager, whom we all know. From Diabetes Canada, we have Glenn Thibeault, executive director of government affairs, advocacy and policy. Glenn is also a former MP and former MPP. From the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, we have Timothy Sargent, director, domestic policy.
If some of you have been on any other committees, Timothy was also a deputy minister of the government in finance, fisheries and....