Welcome back.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we're continuing our study of the federal contribution to reducing poverty in Canada. Welcome to our twenty-first meeting and our second meeting here as we hear from our witnesses.
Once again, I'd like to extend a greeting on behalf of the HUMA committee as we are embarking on our study across the country to talk about some of the issues.
I want to welcome Mr. Sinclair, who is from the Face of Poverty Consultation, as well as Mr. Poworoznyk, from the Saint Leonard's Society of Nova Scotia. We will start with Mr. Sinclair.
You have some opening minutes. I know that we've suggested five minutes, but if you need a little more time, I think we're pretty flexible.