I'd like to call to order meeting eight of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Good afternoon, everyone. We are continuing our study today on poverty and the federal contribution to reducing poverty in Canada. We are very pleased to have some representatives today from the aboriginal community. From the Métis National Council, I want to welcome David Chartrand, vice-president. Mr. Chartrand is from my home province of Manitoba.
It's great to have you here, Mr. Chartrand.
I'd also like to welcome Wenda Watteyne. Thank you for being here.
You can present for 10 minutes, Mr. Chartrand, and then we will have questions from the members of the committee.