I call this meeting to order.
Honourable colleagues, members of Parliament, distinguished witnesses and fellow Canadians who are following this meeting live today, welcome to meeting number 29 of the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency, which was established pursuant to the orders of the House of Commons and the Senate on March 2 and 3, 2022.
Today's public meeting is being held in a hybrid format, in accordance with Senate and House of Commons orders.
I would like to point out that a sound test was carried out with member of Parliament Naqvi, who is attending the meeting via video conference. The clerk has confirmed that everything is in working order.
In the event of a technical problem, please let me know so that we can suspend the meeting for a few minutes to allow all members to participate fully.
This evening, we have two panels. In each panel, we will hear from the witnesses and then follow with questions and answers with the members of the joint committee.
I will now introduce our first panel. From the Translation Bureau, I welcome Jean-François Lymburner, chief executive officer; Matthew Ball, vice-president, services to Parliament and interpretation; Annie Plouffe, acting vice-president, policy and corporate services; and Julie Poirier, acting vice-president, linguistic services.
From the Privy Council Office, I welcome Matthew Shea, assistant secretary to the cabinet, ministerial services and corporate affairs; and Alexandra Freeland, acting director general, data and information services directorate.
I'll remind you that you have five minutes for your opening remarks. We'll start with remarks from the Privy Council Office representatives, followed by the Translation Bureau.
Please go ahead.