Good morning.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 28 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the committee is meeting on Bill C-222.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House. Today, all members are in the room. The witnesses are appearing virtually and in the room.
Before we begin, I would like to review a few points.
For those in the room, please remember to silence your devices, and for the benefit of our interpreters, when you're speaking, refrain from tapping the boom.
You have the choice to participate in today's meeting in the official language of your choice. If you're in the room, please select the language in which you wish to participate by using the earpiece. For those appearing virtually, click on the globe icon at the bottom of your Surface. Choose the official language of your choice.
If there is an interruption in interpretation services, please get my attention by raising your hand. We'll suspend while it is being corrected.
Please direct all comments through me, the chair, and wait until I recognize you before proceeding.
In the first hour this morning, we have appearing with us as an individual, in the room, Lily Hamill, communications coordinator. Sophie Meunier, professor, Université du Québec à Montréal, is here by video conference, and as an individual, in the room we have Allison Venditti, human resources professional.
Each witness has five minutes or less for an opening statement.
We'll begin with Ms. Hamill for five minutes or less.