Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for being here today.
Thank you for the work you are doing. It is so important to have these conversations so we can bring light to this. My grandma used to always say that sunshine is the best disinfectant. I think having conversations like this help people realize they're not alone.
I've never experienced a pregnancy loss, but I have experienced the loss of both of my parents. Grief is messy, and grief isn't the same with each loss. When I lost my mom at 21, that was a very different space and feeling from when I lost my dad as a much older, more responsible adult at 35. They're similar feelings but very different experiences. I can only imagine that this becomes very different depending on the parent and all these pieces.
We're hearing very clearly, especially in today's testimony, that this legislation is absolutely needed.
Ms. Fockler, you've probably heard about this up to this point. It has become clear that the only way this legislation can go forward—because it does require the government to spend money—is if the government gives a royal recommendation. The opposition and the House can want it as much as they want, but realistically, it lies with cabinet to make the decision as to whether they get the royal recommendation.
Do you recommend that this bill get a royal recommendation?