Hello, colleagues. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 40 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
I would like to remind participants of the following points.
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I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83.1, the committee resumes its pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2026 budget.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. From the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, we have Mike Mueller, president and CEO. From the Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association, we have Janice Tranberg, president and CEO, and Curtis Vander Heyden, chair of the board of directors. From the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, we have Keanin Loomis, president and CEO. From the Helium Developers Association of Canada, we have Richard Dunn, executive director.
We will now begin with Mr. Mueller for five minutes, please.