I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 29 of the 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. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Before we begin, I would like to ask all persons in the room to consult the note that's in front of you.
The clerk has advised me that those participating virtually have been sound tested.
You have the option of choosing to participate in the official language of your choice. If you're in the room, please select the channel for the language you wish to participate in. If there is an interruption in the interpretation, please get my attention and we'll suspend while it is being corrected. I would also like to remind everyone to please wait until I recognize you by name before you speak. As well, those in the room, please put your devices in silent mode, and please refrain from tapping the boom, for the benefit of the interpreters.
This afternoon on Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code regarding the death of a child, I would like to welcome our witnesses. Appearing as an individual, we have Ms. Briana Koop, and Gabriel Pelletier, a lawyer representing the Comité Chômage du Haut-Richelieu et du Suroît. Each of you has five minutes for opening statements.
We'll begin with Ms. Koop for five minutes, please.