I call this meeting to order. Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to meeting No. 59 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of June 23, 2022, and therefore, members can attend in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Should any technical challenges arise, please advise me. Please note that we may have to suspend for a few minutes, as we need to ensure that all members are able to participate fully.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of the third edition of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the committee that all witnesses appearing virtually have completed the required connection test in advance of this meeting.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses today. From the Government Relations Institute of Canada, we have Megan Buttle, who is the president. Welcome, Ms. Buttle.
From Lobbyisme Québec, we have Jean-François Routhier, Commissioner of Lobbying.
From the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, we have Shannin Metatawabin, chief executive officer. From the Public Affairs Association of Canada, we have Mr. Kyle Larkin, who is the treasurer. He is attending in person.
We're going to start with our opening comments.
Ms. Buttle, you have up to five minutes for your opening statement to the committee. Please go ahead.