Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to all of you.
I'll direct my questions to Dr. Papernot and Dr. Clement.
I'll scope my questions specifically on the AIDA component of the bill.
Since this bill was last debated at this committee, there have been several, as you said, Dr. Papernot, real-life examples of where lack of a regulatory structure or application of current legislation has created ambiguity and potential social harm.
I'd like to begin with the issue of Canada's intimate image distribution laws and the fact that the Canadian Bar Association and many other legal professionals have said that Canada's existing laws may not adequately protect women, particularly in the distribution of deepfakes and deepnudes that have been put online.
Do you believe this bill provides a timeline or provisions that would protect Canadians in this regard?
I'll start with Dr. Clement.