We will now begin the fourth meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Good afternoon, everyone. I would first like to welcome the Hon. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Status of Women, who will give a presentation today. I would also like to welcome Ms. Suzanne Clément, Coordinator and Head of Agency, Office of the Coordinator, as well as Ms. Johanne Tremblay, Director, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), we will commence consideration of the Supplementary Estimates (B) 2013-2014, Vote 25B, under Human Resources and Skills Development.
I now invite the minister to provide her opening statement, for about seven minutes. This will be followed by our first round of questions, with seven minutes for each speaker from all the parties who are on the list.
Ms. Leitch, you have the floor.