Thank you, Mr. Chair. Through you to all the witnesses, I thank them for their testimony here today.
Ms. Woo Dearden, I'd like to start with you. In 2021 my colleague Lindsay Mathyssen introduced Bill C‑218. That legislation would exempt psychotherapeutic services delivered by psychotherapists and counsellors from the GST/HST. That was almost three years ago. I understand that she was inspired to introduce that important piece of legislation because you asked her to take action on the issue. I want to thank you for your advocacy on this. Because of your tireless advocacy and that of your colleagues, the government has agreed to include the provisions of Bill C‑218 in the fall economic statement, as you know. The implementation legislation is before us today. I think it's a good-news story when it shows citizens working positively and influencing policy.
Now, we've heard clearly, from you and others already today, the positive impacts that this measure will have on clients. I'm curious to know how the elimination of the GST/HST on counselling therapy and psychotherapy will impact the overall health care system, in your view.