I call this meeting back to order.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the committee is resuming its consideration of Bill C-316.
I would like to welcome our witnesses. We have four on video conference, and we have one in the room with us this afternoon.
We have Mr. Ian Brodie, professor, from the University of Calgary; Guillaume Rousseau, law professor; and Geoff Sigalet, associate professor.
In the room, we have Marika Giles Samson, director, Court Challenges Program of Canada.
Thank you for coming.
Also on video conference, from the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund in Vancouver, we have Humera Jabir.
As you all know, you have up to five minutes for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Up first is Mr. Brodie.
I invite you to make an opening statement. As I mentioned, you have up to five minutes.