Good afternoon. Could I please call the committee to order?
We're doing something a little different today that is--kind of--a first of its kind. From the Canadian Geriatrics Society, we have with us Dr. Frank Molnar, who will be doing a powerpoint presentation. I know that Dr. Molnar is very aware that this presentation has to be within the parameters of the time I've set out. That is very important.
If you'll bear with us, we thought it might be set up prior to the committee, but they're still trying to work out some technical things. We will just need to have some patience.
We're very pleased that, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we're studying chronic diseases related to aging. The committee has acknowledged that our demographic is an aging demographic.
We are so pleased to welcome all of you to this committee today to give us some knowledge and some insight, some very important insight.
We have with us, from the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Haggie, who is the president. Welcome, Dr. Haggie. I welcome Dr. Ricketts as well.
From the Canadian Chiropractic Association, we have Dr. Eleanor White and Dr. Tucker. Welcome.
From the Canadian Nurses Association, we have with us Ms. Barb Mildon, president-elect, and Mr. Don Wildfong, nurse adviser, policy and leadership.
Of course we have Dr. Frank Molnar here as well.
We're very pleased that you're here.
Dr. Molnar, I am going to leave you till the end to allow for everything to be set up.
We're going to begin with the Canadian Chiropractic Association and Dr. Eleanor White and Dr. John Tucker.
You have a ten-minute presentation. When I turn on the light, you'll know that you have about a minute left to wind down. Please begin.