Good morning, everyone.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to the 86th meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. I would like to acknowledge that this meeting is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of Thursday, June 23, 2022. Therefore, for those who are online, if you look at the bottom of your screen, you'll see something that looks like a globe. It's your interpretation prompt. If you press it you can get interpretation in English or French, as you require.
Also, please remember that while public health authorities and the Board of Internal Economy no longer require mask wearing indoors or in the precinct, it is prudent to think about wearing a mask to protect against respiratory disease and, if I may say, as you walk out, wearing one protects you against the pollution outside.
I want to take this opportunity to remind all participants that you cannot take pictures of your screen. The committee's proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
You should not speak. Your mike should be on mute during the procession. When I call your name, you may unmute and speak—only if your name is called and you are recognized by the chair. Questions and comments should come through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the committee is meeting to continue its study on safe sport in Canada.
Today we have three sets of witnesses. As individuals we have Kim Taylor, player and family ice hockey advocate; Lukas Walter; and Thomas Gobeil, health coach. They will be sharing a five-minute opening statement. I thought you should know that. From Boxing Canada, we have Christopher Lindsay, executive director. From Québec contre les violences sexuelles, we have Mélanie Lemay, co-founder.
We will begin with Ms. Taylor.
You may now proceed with your five-minute opening—