Good morning, everyone.
Thank you, Mr. Weiler. Congratulations on your appointment as chair. I look forward to working with you.
I thank Mr. Aldag for his service and for his work on this committee.
Welcome to meeting number 109 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. We recognize that we meet on the unceded territory of the Algonquin and Anishinabe peoples.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the committee is meeting to commence its study of tax revenues from businesses on first nations territories.
I think you all know the rules regarding audio feedback and the hybrid format, so I just want to go right to our panel because we are a little behind.
There will be, if the committee approves it, a small change. The Canada Border Services Agency, which is currently scheduled to appear in the second panel with the Canada Revenue Agency, have both asked to be moved to the first panel. Do I hear any objections to that change?
That's perfect. We will have finance, justice, border services and the Canada Revenue Agency all in panel number one.
With that, I wish to say good morning to our witnesses and give them a quick second to set up here.
We will start with the Department of Finance first and then go to the Department of Justice, Canada Border Services Agency and CRA for testimony.
I believe that Lesley Taylor is going to be speaking. She is the director general of intergovernmental tax policy for the Department of Finance.
Thank you very much. You have five minutes.