Good afternoon, committee members.
The clerk has advised me that we have a quorum, and we have respected the time for members to come from the chamber to the committee following the vote.
The audio for the witness appearing online has been tested, and it's good.
With that, welcome to meeting number 26 of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Today, we will begin our review of Bill C-222.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are appearing in the room and virtually.
Before we begin, I would advise all members to make sure your devices are silenced. Please refrain from tapping on the boom of your mic, for the protection of our interpreters. Also, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
You have the option to participate in today's meeting in the official language of your choice. Make sure you're on the right channel in the room. For those appearing virtually, click on the globe icon at the bottom of your screen to choose the official language of your choice.
If there is a breakdown in interpretation services, please get my attention, and I will suspend while that is being corrected. From time to time, I forget to remind members and witnesses, especially when you're giving your opening statements, to speak slowly for the benefit of the interpreters.
Madame Koutrakis.