Good morning. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number seven of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. I hope everybody had a happy Thanksgiving and a good week in your ridings. We're glad to be back here in Ottawa.
Before we begin, I would ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card which links to a short awareness video.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
I would like to remind participants of the following points: Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
For those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation—floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. For members participating in person or via Zoom, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. The committee clerk and I will do the best we can to maintain a consolidated speaking order. I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, June 12, 2025, and the motion adopted on Monday, September 22, 2025, the committee shall resume consideration of Bill C-4, an act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure.
I would like to welcome our witnesses. We have the honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities—thank you for joining us—and Paul Halucha, deputy minister
Minister, you have five minutes for your opening remarks.