I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), this committee on heritage is studying systemic racism and religious discrimination.
Today we have two witnesses for the first hour, which goes from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We have, as an individual, Don Hutchinson, author; and from the York Region District School Board, Cecil Roach, coordinating superintendent of education, equity, and community services.
You each have 10 minutes to present. I will give you a two-minute warning so that you know when to wrap up. We will then go to a question and answer round.
We'll begin with Mr. Hutchinson for 10 minutes, please.