Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Through you, I'd like to thank all of the witnesses for sharing their stories with us today. I think this is very helpful for us in deliberating on whether or not hybrid Parliament should continue.
I'd like to start with my colleague, MP Bains.
It's great to see you on the screen and I'm really looking forward to having you back in Ottawa when it's safe for you to do so. I'm glad that you're taking care of your health.
You mentioned that while you were ill and in line to receive a transplant, travel was not possible for you, but you were still able to be the voice of your constituents in Ottawa through the hybrid provisions. Can you elaborate for the committee on how that ability allowed your family also to be put at ease, that you were not putting yourself at risk to come to Ottawa, but were still able to serve your constituents?