Good morning, everyone. We will now resume the meeting and continue meeting number 93 of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, which was suspended last Thursday.
I would like to acknowledge that this meeting is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe nation.
This meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Pursuant to the Standing Orders, members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application. I don't think we have anyone using Zoom today.
While public health authorities and the Board of Internal Economy do not require mask-wearing indoors or in the precinct, masks and respirators are still excellent tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. I'm encouraging their use, strongly.
I want to take this opportunity to remind all participants in this meeting that screenshots and taking photos of your screen are not permitted. I also remind you that this room is equipped with a powerful audio system, and feedback can occur. It does harm to the hearing of the interpreters, so please try to be careful not to have things sitting next to the microphone, as this can cause feedback.
We're resuming debate on the amendment of Peter Julian, which is an amendment moved by him on the original motion from Rachael Thomas.
Now, Peter, you have the floor.