Committee members, we are ready to resume the second hour of this committee meeting.
I would like to make a few comments to the witnesses appearing.
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For those in the room, members, I went through the additional comments.
Please speak slowly and clearly for the benefit of the translators.
Each witness has five minutes for their opening comments. When you're at five minutes or a little over, I will thank you, at which time I would ask you to wrap up as quickly as you can.
We have, appearing as an individual, David Binger, care advocate and graduate student, counselling psychology. From the United Association Canada, we have Michael Gordon, director of Canadian training.
We will begin with Mr. Binger for five minutes, please.
Mr. Binger, you have the floor.