Is everyone in favour?
(Motion agreed to)
Before I welcome the witnesses, I would like to welcome Mr. Chandra Arya, MP.
Mr. Arya, welcome to the committee.
On behalf of committee members, I would now like to welcome our witnesses for today's meeting.
From Sun Life Financial Services of Canada, we have Ms. Laura Hewitt, senior vice-president and head of global government affairs and public policy. She is with us by video conference. From Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, we have Ms. Maryscott Greenwood, global head of government relations. She is also with us by video conference.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with the rounds of questions.
Now, I'm going to welcome Laura and Maryscott.
Who would like to go first?