Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to meeting 114 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
I remind members, please, to avoid feedback from your microphone when you're not using it, keep it in the appropriate area so that the interpreters will not hear sound interruptions, which is harmful to them.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Members are appearing virtually as well as here in the committee room.
You have the option of choosing to speak in the official language of your choice. In the room, interpretation is available through the headset. If you're appearing virtually, please click on the globe icon at the bottom of your screen to choose the official language of your choice. If there is an interruption in translation services, please get my attention. We will suspend while it is being corrected.
I remind members to please always direct your questions or comments through me, the chair, and wait until I recognize you by name.
Today, as the committee is aware, pursuant to the order of reference of December 6, 2023, the committee is commencing its study of Bill C-322, an act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program.
I would like to welcome our first witness.
I welcome Mr. Cormier, member for Acadie—Bathurst.
Mr. Cormier, we will begin with your opening remarks. The floor is yours for five minutes.