That was a very efficient and effective campaign. In keeping with our further discussion, I'll do my best to look after myself, so that your vice-chair's duties won't be too onerous.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. All of the witnesses we have before us today are familiar with the processes associated with hybrid meetings. Screenshots, or taking photos of your screen, are not permitted. The proceedings will be made available on the House of Commons website.
In accordance with our routine motion, I'm informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I will now welcome our witnesses who are with us this afternoon. From the Public Health Agency of Canada, we have Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer; Dr. Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer; Stephen Bent, vice-president, COVID-19 vaccine rollout task force; Jennifer Lutfallah, vice-president, health security and regional operations branch; Cindy Evans, vice-president, emergency management branch. From the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, we have Matthew Tunis, executive secretary.
Thank you all for taking the time to appear today.
I understand Dr. Tam will be giving the opening statement.
Dr. Tam, you have the floor. Welcome back.