Welcome, everyone.
I'm going to call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 35 of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
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've been asked to read this, so I want to make it very clear.
Before we continue, I would ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the tables. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
For the benefit of members as well, wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
For those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation: floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand.
I saw your hand already, Mr. Barrett.
For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
Before we start, I did decide to move to committee business. There were two motions put on notice, one prior to the break and another one that came in last week. We were supposed to start the Lobbying Act with witnesses, and I did not want to have that interrupted.
Fill your boots. If you want to move the motions, move the motions now. We are going into committee business afterwards in camera to deal with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Mr. Barrett, go ahead.