I call this meeting to order.
The clerk has advised me that we have quorum. Those members who are appearing virtually have been sound tested.
Welcome to meeting number 85 of the House of the Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee will be receiving a briefing from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Office of Infrastructure of Canada.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to House of Commons rules that were adopted earlier. For those attending in the room and virtually, you can choose to participate in the official language of your choice. Use the interpretation headset that is in the room by selecting the language you wish to participate in.
Those appearing virtually can use the translation icon at the bottom of your Surface device and click. If there is an interruption in translation, please get my attention. To those in the room, raise your hand; to those appearing virtually, use the “raise hand” function. I will suspend while the issue is being corrected.
I will ask members to speak slowly. For the benefit of our translators, please keep your earpiece away from the mike to avoid popping of the sound system. Speak as slowly as you can so that your comments can be translated correctly.
Appearing today is Romy Bowers, president and chief executive officer of CMHC. Welcome, Ms. Bowers.
From the Office of Infrastructure of Canada, we have Kelly Gillis, deputy minister, and Kris Johnson, director general, homelessness policy directorate. Welcome, Ms. Gillis and Mr. Johnson.
Ms. Bowers, I believe you want to make a brief opening statement.