I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 62 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
Today, we will consider Bill C-293 during the first hour, before proceeding to committee business in camera during the second hour.
In accordance with our routine motion, I'm informing the committee that all remote participants, specifically Mr. Erskine-Smith, have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
It's now my pleasure to welcome Mr. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, member of Parliament for Beaches—East York, who is joining us today via video conference to speak to Bill C-293, an act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.
Nathaniel, I know you have a few things going on in your life. It's very good to have you here with us. You know the drill.
You have five minutes for your opening statement. The floor is yours.