I call the meeting back to order.
Today the committee is meeting on its study on the impact of COVID-19 on seniors.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses.
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I would like now to welcome our witnesses to continue our discussion, with five minutes of opening remarks followed by questions.
We have with us today, from the Canadian Men's Shed Association, Doug Mackie, chair.
We also have Violaine Guerin, coordinator of the Conseil régional de développement social des Laurentides.
We will start with Mr. Mackie for five minutes. I'm really looking forward to this.
Mr. Mackie, you have the floor.