I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon.
Welcome to meeting number 42 of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
This is the last meeting in which we will be hearing from witnesses on Bill S‑5.
As a reminder to all those in the room, please do not lean in to speak in the microphone. Doing so causes problems for the interpreters.
I am happy to announce that all the technical tests were completed successfully. We are ready to get started with our first panel.
Joining us, we have David Boyd, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment. From the Collectif de recherche écosanté sur les pesticides, les politiques et les alternatives, we have Louise Vandelac, founder and director. Lastly, from Nature Canada, we have Mark Butler, senior adviser, and Hugh Benevides, legislative adviser. Mr. Boyd and Ms. Vandelac are joining us by video conference, and Mr. Butler and Mr. Benevides are here in person.
Mr. Boyd, you will be going first. You have three minutes for your opening remarks.