I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 137 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all remote participants have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on November 8, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of the opioid epidemic and toxic drug crisis in Canada.
I'd like to welcome our panel of witnesses. Appearing as an individual, we have Shaun Wright, retired RCMP superintendent. On behalf of Blood Ties Four Directions Centre, we have Jill Aalhus, executive director. On behalf of Doctors of the World Canada, we have Pénélope Boudreault, nurse and national operations and strategic development director, who is appearing by video conference. Finally, on behalf of Indwell Community Homes, we have Dr. Steven Rolfe, director of health partnerships, who is also appearing by video conference.
Thank you all for taking the time to be with us today. You will have up to five minutes for an opening statement. We're going to begin with Superintendent Wright.
Welcome to the committee. You have the floor.