I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 95 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 just have a couple of comments for you, Dr. Humphreys, in participating remotely. You have, on your screen, the ability to use interpretation. You'll see on the bottom of your screen a choice of either floor, English or French. Please mute yourself when you're not speaking. Most of the time that will happen automatically, but if it doesn't, please tend to it, and refrain from taking any photos of your screen or any screenshots.
In accordance with the 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 November 8, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of the opioid epidemic and the toxic drug crisis in Canada.
I would like to welcome our witnesses. We are joined by Dr. Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry, participating by video conference. We are also joined by Dr. Dan Werb, who is representing St. Michael's Hospital in Unity Health Toronto and is director of the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation.
Thank you both for being here today.
We'll begin with opening statements of five minutes, starting with you, Dr. Humphreys.
Welcome to the committee. You have the floor.