Good morning, everybody. When I left Ottawa on Saturday morning, it was a little nicer outside, so I completely appreciate why we have as many people on video conference as we have today. It has gotten really cold and snowy here in Ottawa.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, June 13, 2016, the committee is resuming its study on poverty reduction strategies.
Welcome, everybody.
From Actua, we have Jennifer Flanagan, chief executive officer. From the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, we have Monique Moreau, director of national affairs. From Momentum, we have Courtney Hare, manager of public policy. Also, we have Danielle Levine, executive director, Aboriginal Social Enterprise program.
Thank you very much, everybody, for being here and bringing your testimony to this study. We're going to get started right away.
Let me ask the witnesses today to keep their opening to about seven minutes. After everybody has had an opportunity to speak, we'll start with rounds of questions.
We'll started with Actua, and Jennifer Flanagan, chief executive officer. Welcome.