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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
We will start meeting number 6 of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are undertaking a study of the impact of the appreciating value of the Canadian dollar on the Canadian economy. This is the first meeting we have on this issue.
We have with us today one witness, Mr. Dale Orr, the managing director of Canadian Macroeconomic Services for Global Insight Incorporated.
Mr. Orr, welcome back to the committee.