The committee meeting today is part of our review of the employment insurance program.
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I would now like to welcome our witnesses to continue our discussion with five minutes of opening remarks followed by questions.
We have with us today, David Gray, professor of economics at the University of Ottawa.
We also have with us Kimmyanne Brown, workplace rights coordinator, Conseil d'intervention pour l'accès des femmes au travail, and Ruth Rose-Lizée, a member of the Conseil.
We will begin with Mr. Gray.
Welcome to the committee, Mr. Gray. You have the floor for five minutes.