Welcome, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number four of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3), the committee is meeting in public on the “Report on the 45th General Election of April 28, 2025”.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Before we continue, I would ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
I have a quick reminder, though you all know this, that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
We have witnesses for today, but before we get to them, I know we've spoken to everyone and I believe, if I seek it, I will find unanimous consent to amend the motion before us in the manner that was provided to the parties.