Thank you, Madam Chair.
I would like to thank all the witnesses who are here today. This is an excellent panel of witnesses who are providing us with important views.
You have all said that this problem did exist before the hybrid format in Parliament. The problem affected everyone, especially our interpreters, who do work that is exceptionally difficult but is absolutely essential to the functioning of Parliament. Wearing headphones always has physical and cognitive consequences, whether you are participating in a meeting physically or virtually.
I do not imagine that you are going to suggest we stop providing interpretation for in-person Parliament. However, what should we do to reduce the repercussions on the interpreters as much as possible, when they not only have to listen to us, but also have to provide the interpretation at the same time? What should we do to minimize the impact on their ears, which are the tool they work with?
I will put the question to Mr. Fournier first, then to Mr. Seeber, and then to Dr. Tse.