Welcome to meeting number 29 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.
We recognize that we meet on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
I want to remind participants of the following points: Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, please note that there will be a little globe at the bottom of your screen, and it is for interpretation. You can pick which language you want. Please mute your mic when you're not speaking.
This is a reminder that all comments should be made through the chair. For members in the room, of course, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
I also want to mention something I heard from the interpreters: Your phones should not be used for any video or audio recording, because it bothers their ears. That is just for those who may think that they want to do so in future.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the committee will begin its briefing session on PrescribeIT.
Before proceeding, I'd like to inform members that yesterday the clerk circulated a proposed budget of $1,500 for the meeting we are having today. It seems that it was the pleasure of the committee to adopt that. Is it?