I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 44 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
The committee is meeting today to study the emergency situation facing Canadians in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'd like to start by welcoming the witnesses.
Appearing as an individual is Dr. Steven Hoffman, professor of global health, law and political science at York University. Also appearing as an individual is Dr. Shirin Kalyan, adjunct professor of medicine, University of British Columbia, and vice-president, scientific innovation, Qu Biologics.
From the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, we have Dr. Shernaz Bamji, professor, and from the COVID-19 testing and screening expert advisory panel, we have Ms. Sue Paish, panel co-chair, and chief executive officer of the digital supercluster.
Thank you, all, for being here.
I will invite you to make a brief statement.
Just as an FYI, I have magic cards. I will display the yellow one, if I don't get too engrossed in your testimony, shortly before the end of your time. I will display the red card when your time is up. Do try to wrap up when you see that. You don't have to stop instantly, but do try to wrap up.
Thank you very much. We will start with Dr. Hoffman.
Dr. Hoffman, please go ahead. You have five minutes.