I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 45 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to the order of reference of May 10, 2022, the committee is meeting on Bill C-19, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022, and other measures.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. As per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy on March 10, 2022, all those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during proceedings.
I would now like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and the members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. Interpretation is available for those on Zoom. You have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of floor, English or French audio. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard. I request that members and witnesses treat each other with mutual respect and decorum.
I would now like to welcome today's witnesses.
We have with us, from Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Sylvain Charlebois, director and professor. From the Association of Mead and Honey Alcohol Producers of Quebec, we have René Bougie, president, and Vincent Lambert, secretary. From JDRF Canada, we have Dave Prowten, president and chief executive officer, and Alanna Weisman, endocrinologist. Also, from Publish What You Pay Canada, we have Sasha Caldera, campaign manager, beneficial ownership transparency.
We'll now begin with Mr. Charlebois from Agri-Food Analytics Lab and his opening remarks for up to five minutes, please.