I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 145 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
In accordance with our routine motion, I'm 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.
With us here in the room, from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, we have Dr. Alexander Caudarella, CEO. Online, appearing as an individual, we have Angela Welz. Representing the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, we have Dr. Peter German, president and executive director. Representing Planet Youth, we have Dr. Pall Rikhardsson, chief executive officer.
Thank you all for being with us here today. As I expect you have been advised, you have up to five minutes for your opening statement.
We're going to begin with Ms. Welz.
Welcome to the committee. You have the floor.