I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 13 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Pursuant to the orders of reference of March 24, April 11, April 20 and today, May 25, 2020, the committee is meeting for the purpose of receiving evidence concerning matters related to the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today's meeting is taking place by video conference, and the proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. The webcast will always show the person speaking rather than the entirety of the committee.
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Before we get started, I would like to remind everyone to please use the language channel of the language they are speaking.
I would now like to thank the witnesses for joining us. With us today, appearing as individuals, are Shamez Kassam, author and financial adviser; and Kevin Milligan, professor at the University of British Columbia. From Fraserway RV, we have James Epp, president.
Mr. Kassam, you're up first for your opening statement. You have the floor for seven minutes.