I call the meeting back to order.
Today's meeting is on our study of the impact of COVID-19 on seniors.
I have a few comments for the benefit of our witnesses. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. When you're ready to speak, you can click on your microphone icon to activate your mike.
Interpretation is available in this video conference. You have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of floor, English or French. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. When not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
I would like now to offer you a warm welcome to the committee to continue our discussion. You will have five minutes for opening remarks followed by questions.
We have with us today, from Age-Well, Alex Mihailidis, scientific director; and from the National Institute on Ageing, Samir Sinha, director of health policy research.
We'll start with Mr. Mihailidis for five minutes.
Welcome to the committee, sir. You have the floor.