I'll start with my opening remarks. I know that Ms. Dzerowicz will make her way in by the time we start hearing from our witnesses.
I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 60 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1 and the motion adopted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the committee is meeting to discuss the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 budget.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
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I would now like to welcome our witnesses for this first meeting on pre-budget consultations in advance of budget 2023. From the Canadian Health Coalition, we have Steven Staples, national director of policy and advocacy. From the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, we have Dennis Darby, president and chief executive officer. From the Community Radio Fund of Canada, we have Alex Freedman, executive director. From Electric Mobility Canada, we have Daniel Breton, president and chief executive officer. From the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, we have Beth Potter, president and chief executive officer. From Société d'aide au développement des collectivités et Centre d'aide aux entreprises, we have Pascal Harvey, general manager.
Welcome to all of our witnesses. We will be hearing opening remarks from each of the witnesses for up to five minutes.
We will start with Mr. Staples from the Canadian Health Coalition for five minutes, please.