Welcome to meeting number 48 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 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, 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 either THE floor, English, or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I remind you that 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'd now like to welcome today's witnesses. From the Council of Canadian Innovators, we have Dana O'Born, vice-president, strategy and advocacy; and Nicholas Schiavo, director, federal affairs. From JDRF Canada, we have Dave Prowten, president and chief executive officer, who is joined by Matt Stimpson. From the Native Women's Association of Canada, we have Christian Boucher, senior director, government relations; and Lynne Groulx, chief executive officer. Finally, from Samaritan's Purse Canada, we have John Clayton, director of programs and projects.
At this time, members, we have the opportunity to hear from our witnesses. Each of them will have five minutes for opening remarks.