I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 100 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the committee is commencing today its study of the federal government's use of technological tools capable of extracting personal data from mobile devices and computers.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I just want to remind all members again not to put the earpieces next to the microphone as it causes feedback and could cause potential injury to our interpreters.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses today. From the Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada, we have Mr. Philippe Dufresne, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Welcome, sir. We also have Lara Ives, executive director of the policy, research and parliamentary affairs directorate.
Before Mr. Dufresne begins, he has asked for up to 10 minutes to address the committee. I've granted that.
The other thing I will remind members of is that since we have only these two witnesses for the next two hours, we will reset the clock at the top of the hour and give Mr. Villemure and Mr. Green the additional time that they need.
Mr. Dufresne, again, welcome, sir. It's good to have you at the committee, as always.
Please commence with your opening remarks.