Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here.
I would like to add my voice to that of my colleagues on behalf of the New Democratic Party to express our deep sorrow and grief over the recent events in Laval. Our hearts go out to the parents, families and all those affected by that unbelievable tragedy.
I'm going to start, Dr. Afifi, with you.
How solid is the connection between corporal punishment, or hitting children as a form of punishment, and subsequent mental health issues?