Bryan May at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 16th, 2018. See this statement in context.

October 16th, 2018 / 8:45 a.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Bryan May

I call the meeting to order.

Good morning, everyone.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the committee is beginning its study of supporting families after the loss of a child.

Today the committee will hear from departmental officials and other witnesses.

I'm very pleased that joining us today, from the Department of Employment and Social Development, is Andrew Brown, Director General, Employment Insurance Policy Directorate, skills and employment branch. Welcome, sir.

Also, we have Rutha Astravas, Director, Employment Insurance Policy, Special Benefits Policy. Welcome.

Thank you both for joining us today.

The next seven minutes are all yours.

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