Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Colleagues, out of respect for the governor, I will keep this relatively short. I've already given a heads-up to the critics of each party. I have asked the clerk to circulate notice for the following motion, which I have provided in both official languages. It reads:
That, should a Budget Implementation Act be tabled in the House, the committee commence a pre-study of said legislation, and that the committee invite officials to provide briefings on the contents of the bill as well as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
This is for notice only. I do not intend to move the motion at this time.
On a related manner, I will remind all finance committee members of the technical briefing on the BIA that's taking place tonight. It should be fun.
If there's any time left over, Mr. Chair, I'm happy to pass the floor back to Mr. Baker.