Committee members, the clerk has advised me that we have a quorum. Therefore, I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 129 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format according to rules adopted by the House of Commons. Meeting members and witnesses are appearing virtually, as well as in the room.
I would like to remind those attending virtually and in the room that, over the course of the meeting, if you wish to get my attention, please raise your hand and wait until I recognize you by name. Also, you have the option of choosing to participate in the official language of your choice by using interpretation services in the room. Make sure you're on the English channel if you want to hear it in English, and be on French for en français. Those appearing virtually can click on the globe icon on the bottom of their Surface and choose the official language of their choice. If there's a breakdown in interpretation services, please get my attention. We will suspend while it is being corrected.
Also, to those appearing in the room, I'll remind you—as well as myself—to please turn off any alarms on devices. If they're on vibrate, turn that off as well, because the sound will affect the translators. Please avoid touching the microphone boom. Again, it can cause hearing issues.
I would like to welcome our witnesses for today's first hour.
We have Gaetan Royer, chief executive officer, Massive Canada Building Systems Inc., who is appearing in person. We have Darrell Searles, president, Lodestar Structures Inc. We also have, appearing virtually, Paul De Berardis, vice-president of building standards and engineering, Residential Construction Council of Ontario.
I will be—