I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 16 of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Before we begin, I'd ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines on the updated cards on your table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including our interpreters. You will notice there is a QR code that links to a short awareness video, should you need that.
Pursuant to the routine motion adopted by the committee, I can confirm that all the witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of this meeting.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before you speak. All comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the committee is meeting to study the effects of influencers and social media content on children and adolescents.
With us today we have Natalie Coulter. She is an associate professor of communication and media studies from York University. We have Holly Wood, a research and advocacy coordinator from Defend Dignity. She is joining us online. We have, also by video conference, Naomi Holland from Escalate the Conversation. Here in the room, from MediaSmarts, we have Kathryn Ann Hill, executive director; and Matthew Johnson, director of education. Welcome. Humberto Carolo, chief executive officer of White Ribbon, is joining us online as well.
Welcome, everyone. You have five minutes per organization to give us your opening remarks, starting with Natalie Coulter.
You have the floor now for five minutes.