Good morning, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 45 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
I want to acknowledge that this meeting is being held on the traditional unceded lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by this committee on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the committee is meeting on the study of safe sport in Canada.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House of Commons order of Thursday, June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room, and remotely using the Zoom application.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
For interpretation, those on Zoom have the choice at the bottom of their screen of either floor, English or French audio. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection test in advance of the meeting.
Before we begin, there are two items I wish to discuss with members of the committee.
Will the committee consent to Ms. Skinner and Mr. Brind'Amour being assisted by their respective counsel when they appear in relation to the study on safe sport in Canada?
Is the committee in agreement with this?
John Nater.