I call the meeting to order. Good afternoon, everybody.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, January 29, 2018, the committee is resuming its consideration of Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1.
Today in committee we will hear from witnesses on the subject of the work environment and resources available to employees of the Parliament of Canada.
We're very honoured and pleased to be joined today by a number of witnesses, including Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons. Thank you for being here, sir.
Joining him is Monsieur Pierre Parent, chief human resources officer. Thank you for being here, sir.
From the Library of Parliament, we have Lynn Potter, director general, business support services, and Michelle Berry, director of human resources. Thank you both for joining us.
Each group will have seven minutes for opening statements, followed by rounds of questions.
Up first, we have Monsieur Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons. The next seven minutes is all yours, sir.