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We'll begin by introducing Kim Hiscott, executive director, Andrew Fleck Children's Services; Marni Flaherty, acting chief executive officer, Canadian Child Care Federation; and Maggie Moser, Ontario Association of Independent Childcare Centres.
We will begin with Ms. Hiscott for five minutes.
Ms. Hiscott, welcome to the committee. You have five minutes for your opening statement.