I call the meeting to order. This is meeting number seven of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
There are two parts to this meeting.
The first part will be with our illustrious witnesses, who can tell us what we need to know, or give us a good start.
Then, for committee business, we'll go in camera for the last half.
I welcome, from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Christina Lawand, senior researcher, health systems analysis and emerging issues.
As well, from the Department of Health, we have Marcel Saulnier, associate assistant deputy minister, strategic policy branch; and Sharon Harper, acting director general, health care programs and policy directorate, strategic policy branch.
I believe the Department of Health will begin with a 10-minute statement.
Please go ahead.