Thank you very much, Marlene.
I know that the committee welcomes the information that you bring, and we will certainly take the books back with us. I know that the committee will have many questions for you and for everyone. But please know that this committee is determined to go to as many communities as we possibly can. We've been limited in the funding we receive to do that, but we are determined.
We began our journey in the late spring. We've been to western Canada, Iqaluit, Labrador City, and the Maritimes, and now we're determined to talk to as many women and as many groups as we possibly can, because we know that you, the communities, have the real solutions, and we're very grateful that you agreed to come and speak with us.
Without further ado, for seven minutes, we'll begin with Ms. Simson, from the Liberal Party.