Committee members, if you could take your places, we will resume the second panel.
In this panel we have, from Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, Sean Ferris, who is appearing virtually; from Karma Country Camp, Shawna Akerman, who is appearing in the room; and from Société Place Maillardville Society, Gord Pederson, executive director, who is appearing virtually.
We did have a fourth panellist in the first round. They were supposed to appear in this round but we've lost them. However, they have submitted their speaking notes to the committee.
I remind witnesses that you each have five minutes for your opening comments. You can choose to speak in the official language of your choice. You have the interpretation. For those appearing virtually, you can see the interpretation icon at the bottom of your screen—it's the globe icon. Use it to choose the language of your choice.
We will begin with a statement, of five minutes or less, from Mr. Ferris, representing Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Ferris, you have the floor.