I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 85 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
For those participating via Zoom, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute your mike when you're not speaking. Interpretation is also available to you. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. Screenshots or taking photos of your screen is not permitted.
In accordance with our routine motion, I'm 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 October 4, 2023, the committee is beginning its study of the Department of Health's regulatory changes for natural health products.
We have two panels of witnesses. I'd like to welcome our first panel.
We welcome today Ms. Mackie Vadacchino, who will be speaking as an individual.
Representing the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada are Sylvia Hyland, vice-president, operations and privacy officer; and Dr. Melissa Sheldrick, patient and family adviser.
Thank you all for taking the time to appear today. You have up to five minutes for an opening statement.
Welcome, Ms. Vadacchino. You have the floor.