I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 46 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 by using the Zoom application. 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'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and 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. Please mute yourself when you're not speaking. For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either “floor”, “English” or “French”. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. 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. 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. From the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers, we have Brad Goddard. From Boating BC Association, we have Bruce Hayne, executive director. From Campaign 2000, we have Leila Sarangi, national director. From the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, we have Jacques Demers, president, and David Boulet, an economist with the policy section.
We will now begin with Mr. Goddard from the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers for his opening remarks.
Mr. Goddard, you have up to five minutes.