Good afternoon, everybody. It's so nice to see you here today. Welcome.
Before I start, I want to welcome Madame Josée Beaudin to our committee officially. I understand you're a new member. We're so pleased to have you here.
Of course, Tilly O'Neill-Gordon, it's a delight to have you here officially.
We also have a couple of other people, Ms. Sgro and Mr. Calandra, who are so graciously filling in for some others who cannot make it right now.
Today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we have our study on healthy living. We're very pleased today to have a myriad of different people to give us some very insightful comments and information.
We have, from the Canadian Diabetes Association, Glen Doucet, vice-president, office of public policy and government relations; and Aileen Leo, associate director, office of public policy and government relations. Welcome, both of you.
We also have, from the Canadian Sugar Institute, Sandra Marsden, president; and Nancy Gavin, manager, brand development, Redpath Sugar Ltd. Welcome.
From the Centre for Science in the Public Interest, we have Bill Jeffery, the national coordinator. We welcome you.
From the Québec Coalition on Weight-Related Problems, we have Suzie Pellerin, director, and Marion Saucet, analyst-researcher. Thank you so much.
From the University of Saskatchewan, we have Dr. Barbara von Tigerstrom, associate professor from the college of law. Welcome.
We certainly have a very prestigious and informative group here.
Glen Doucet from the Canadian Diabetes Association, I think I'll start with you. Are you ready to go?
You each have five minutes for presentations.
Thank you.