I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 79 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. I believe all of our witnesses are here in person. There are just a couple of MPs who are remote, so I can dispense with all the notes with respect to hybrid participation. In accordance with our routine motion, I am 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 September 18, 2023, the committee is holding a briefing session on natural health product regulations.
I am pleased to welcome our witnesses from the Department of Health: Linsey Hollett, assistant deputy minister, regulatory operations and enforcement branch; Dr. Celia Lourenco, associate assistant deputy minister, health products and food branch; and Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser and senior medical adviser, health products and food branch.
Thank you for taking the time to appear today. I know that some of you have made some significant personal and professional sacrifices to be here.
You have up to five minutes to provide your opening statement. I understand that Dr. Lourenco is going to do that.
Welcome. You have the floor.