Order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our study on the federal contribution to reducing poverty in Canada. It's meeting 42 here in Toronto.
To the witnesses, I just want to thank you for being here today and for taking time out of your busy schedules to talk to us about some of the things you're involved with, either through your organizations or through some of your own experiences.
I think most people already know at this point that we have been to Halifax, Moncton, and Montreal, but I'll just mention it briefly in case you don't know. We are hoping to get out to the west coast in the fall. That's the plan so far.
I want to start on my left-hand side with Avvy Yao-Yao Go. We're going to have each of you make your presentations, and then, of course, there'll be some questions from the MPs.
Avvy Yao-Yao Go, thanks for being here, and welcome. You have five minutes. The clock will go off at five minutes, but by all means, finish your thoughts; we're not going to cut you right off at five minutes.