Good afternoon everyone. Pursuant to the Order of Reference of Thursday, February 12, 2009, we are studying Bill C-4, An Act respecting not-for-profit corporations and certain other corporations.
This afternoon, we will be hearing witnesses from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants—Ms. Christiane Brizard, Mr. Thomas Warner and Ms. Elly Meister—and also from the United Way of Canada—Mr. Al Hatton and Ms. Eva Kmiecic.
Welcome to all of you.
We'll begin with some opening statements, first from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.