Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Unfortunately, Mr. Casey could not be here today for personal reasons, so there's a new sheriff in town.
Welcome to meeting number 41 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health. Today we'll meet for two hours with witnesses on our study of children's health. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
All comments should be addressed through the chair. Additionally, screenshots and taking photos of your screen are not permitted. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Before I begin, I would like to advise members that the topic of today's meeting is childhood mental health. Some of the discussions may be difficult for viewers, members or staff. If you feel distressed or if you need help, please consult the clerk for information on supports available through the House administration.
There is one other housekeeping item before we get going. Just so you know, I will hold up a one-minute sign when you have one minute left. It will help keep us on track a little bit. Hopefully, it will be helpful and we can avoid cutting people off mid-sentence.
That being said, I will now welcome the witnesses who are with us via video conference this morning. Dr. Tyler Black is a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, and Ms. Wendy Digout is a psychologist.
Thank you for taking the time to appear today. You both have up to five minutes for your opening statement.
Dr. Black, I would invite you to begin. You now have the floor for five minutes.