Welcome back to the committee. We'll resume the study of Bill C-35, an act respecting early learning and child care in Canada.
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I would like to welcome our witnesses to begin our second round, where they will speak for five minutes.
I will advise you at five minutes and ask you to conclude your comments, because our time is running tight.
We have with us Leila Sarangi, national director at Campaign 2000; Emily Gawlick, executive director, Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia; and Christopher Smith, associate executive director with the Muttart Foundation.
We will begin with Ms. Sarangi for five minutes, please.
You have the floor.