I would like to call to order the meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board.
I want to thank you once again, Minister, for appearing before us. This committee has been seized with this particular issue over the last couple of meetings, and I know that there were a couple of additional questions. I also realize how busy your schedule is, so it's great to have you back in such a short period of time to discuss some of these issues.
I realize you have an opening statement, sir, so why don't we just get started with that. Then we'll go around with a few rounds of questions. We only have one hour, so we will try to get everyone as many questions as we can.
Minister, the floor is yours, sir.