I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number eight of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of September 23, 2020. Proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. So that you are aware, the webcast will always show the person speaking rather than the entirety of the committee.
Witnesses are reminded that they can speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available. You have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of floor, English or French.
I understand Mr. Kent is joining us in the room.
Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name and please open your microphone. When you don't have the floor, please close your microphone. Please address your comments through the chair.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. We have Bindu Bonneau, senior director of operations for the Métis Urban Housing Corporation of Alberta, and Robert Byers, President and CEO of Namerind Housing Corporation.
Ms. Bonneau, welcome to the committee. You have five minutes for your opening remarks. The floor is yours.