Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we will continue our study on the operation and financial support allocated by the Enabling Accessibility Fund for small and major projects.
I want to welcome our two witnesses here today from the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development. We have Karen Jackson, the senior assistant deputy minister of the income security and social development branch.
Karen, welcome today. It's good to see you back.
We also have Laura Oleson, who is the acting director general, office for disability issues.
Just before we get started, I want to let people know I have to run over to the House to do a speech, in which case I'll ask Mr. Lessard to step in. I will be back afterwards to continue on with the meeting. I'm going to leave it at that.
Karen, I know you have some opening remarks, so we'll have you get started, and then, as usual, the committee will go around the room and ask questions.
Karen, welcome again. Thank you for being here and taking time out of your busy schedule. The floor is yours.