Welcome to the 142nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to our study on LGBTQ2 health in Canada, we welcome our guests.
I'll just point out that the Conservative members aren't here yet. There's a little ceremony going on in the House for one of their members. They'll be right along, but I think we'll start to make sure we get everything in.
I will introduce our guests. From the Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health, we have Jack Woodman, president. From KW Counselling Services, we have Washington Silk, a registered social worker and psychotherapist, and OK2BME program coordinator; and Scott Williams, who is the communications and development coordinator. From the Provincial Health Services Authority, we have Lorraine Grieves, provincial program director with Trans Care BC; and Quinn Bennett, provincial lead for peer and community support networks with Trans Care BC. As well, from YouthCO HIV and Hep C Society, we have Sarah Chown, the executive director.
Each group will have 10 minutes for an opening statement.
We'll start with the Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health, Mr. Woodman.