I call the meeting to order, pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, October 16, 2007, on Bill C-265, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act.
We'll commence our hearings today on Bill C-265. We're going to go clause by clause. I believe you should have everything in front of you.
I do want to welcome Mr. James and Ms. McLean. Thank you very much for being here.
They will be here to answer any questions that you have. Mr. James is the director general of the EI policy, skills, and employment branch. Ms. McLean is the acting senior counsel of legal services.
As usual, we have our legislative clerk here, who will help us navigate through any and all clauses. I believe there are only two amendments. So as far as amendments go, there won't be a lot to deal with there.
Why don't we just get started with clause 1?
Go ahead, Mr. Savage.