Blake Richards at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

We'll call the meeting to order.

Welcome this morning to the 40th meeting of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. We're continuing our study on access to capital.

We have two organizations with us this morning. From Community Futures North Central Development, we have Chief Marcel Moody, the chairperson of the business development committee; Mr. Tim Johnston, the manager; and Ms. Frances McIvor, chairperson. We also have with us this morning, from the Aboriginal Savings Corporation of Canada, Mr. Jean Vincent, president and general manager.

We'll start with Community Futures North Central Development. I believe, Mr. Johnston, you are making the presentation on behalf of the organization. You have 10 minutes for your opening remarks. The floor is now yours.