I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 126 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, meaning that witnesses are appearing virtually and in the room with us.
There are a couple of points I would like to review before I introduce the witnesses.
You have the option to participate in today's meeting in the official language of your choice. In the room, translation is available by selecting the channel you wish to participate in on the microphone in front of you. Those appearing virtually can click on the globe icon at the bottom of your Surface and choose an official language. If there is a breakdown in translation services, please get my attention by raising your hand, and I will recognize you. We'll suspend while it is being cleared up.
Again, I want to remind those members who are using older microphones today to make sure you're on the channel that gives you the language of your choice. Also, for those in the room, please make sure that all of your devices are on mute, including any alarms that may go off. As well, please refrain from tapping the microphone boom to avoid issues for the translators of today's meeting.
In the first hour today, we have a witness appearing in person: David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance.
From Confédération des organismes de personnes handicapées du Québec, we have Paul Lupien, chair, by video conference, and Dominique Salgado, chair of the employee committee.
Appearing for Disability Without Poverty is Michelle Hewitt, and she is still connecting.
We also have Kevin Mills, goodwill ambassador for Pedaling Possibilities.
We'll begin with Mr. Mills, but before we do, for your benefit, if you're addressing questions to Mr. Lepofsky, please identify him so he'll know a question is directed at him, and identify yourself by saying which MP you are.
You have five minutes, Mr. Mills.