I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 171 of the Standing Committee on Finance.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
I'd 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 108(2) and the motion adopted on Thursday, September 26, 2024, the committee is meeting to discuss tax debt writeoffs, carousel tax fraud schemes and other issues involving claims.
Now, it is my honour, pleasure and privilege to welcome the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau.
Welcome, Minister. I'm sure everybody is eager to hear your opening remarks before we get to members' questions. I know you are joined by a number of officials who will be with you now and through to the end of the meeting.