I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 41 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. Today's meeting is taking place in hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Before I continue, I'd like to ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including our interpreters. You'll also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name or you're asked a question directly by a member before speaking. I don't think we have anyone on video conference today.
I'd also like to remind witnesses that committee members may ask questions in both French and English. If you need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece and select the listening channel you need in advance, in order to take full advantage of the time allotted for each question and answer. I remind you that all comments should go through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand.
Joining us today for the first 45 minutes, we have, from the Atlantic Food Action Coalition, Justin Cantafio. From Food First NL, we have Joshua Smee. From Second Harvest Canada, we are joined by Lori Nikkel, chief executive officer.
We'll start with Joshua, please.
You have five minutes.