I call this meeting to order.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
To facilitate the participation of visually impaired participants at today's session, I would ask all members and witnesses to identify themselves each time they begin speaking.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by videoconference, click on the microphone icon to activate your microphone and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
Regarding interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of floor, English or French. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed their required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
It is my pleasure to welcome the second panel of witnesses who have joined us this morning as we begin our study of international disability-inclusive education.
From Education Cannot Wait, we have Yasmine Sherif, executive director, and Maha Khochen, program specialist, inclusive education and disability inclusion. From Global Campaign for Education-United States, we have Jennifer Rigg, executive director. From Inclusion International, we have Diane Richler, co-chair, catalyst for inclusive education, and Mónica Cortés, co-chair, catalyst for inclusive education. From Special Olympics International, we have Timothy Shriver, chairman, board of direction; and we have Gail Hamamoto, chief executive officer of Special Olympics Canada. From the United Nations Children's Fund, we have Robert Jenkins, global director, education and adolescent development.
We'll begin with Ms. Yasmine Sherif.
You have a maximum of five minutes to make your presentation, after which we will go to questions from subcommittee members.
I will let you know when you have a minute left.
Thank you for agreeing to appear today.
Ms. Sherif, the floor is yours for five minutes, please.