I call to order the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. We are continuing our study of the impacts of the appreciating value of the Canadian dollar on the Canadian economy.
We have three witnesses here today, two by videoconference, and one in person.
First of all, from the Canadian Auto Workers Union, we have the chief economist, Mr. Jim Stanford; and from the research portion of the CAW, Mr. Angelo DiCaro. Welcome.
As well, from the Canadian Labour Congress, we have here in person Mr. Andrew Jackson, national director of social and economic policy. Welcome.
I believe we will start with you, Mr. Stanford, for up to ten minutes, and then we'll go to Mr. Jackson.