I call the meeting to order.
I would have the members take their seats, please. We're continuing our study of the effects of the abolition of the Law Commission of Canada and of the abolition of the Court Challenges Program on the development of minority rights.
Appearing before the committee, we have the Canadian Bar Association and the Court Challenges Program of Canada, along with the Centre for Cultural Renewal.
Thank you, folks, for appearing before our committee. You heard the minister's comments. It's good that you were sitting in the committee room at the time. I'm sure you will be responding to the minister's comments.
First, the Canadian Bar Association. Could you keep your comments fairly short, because I know the members have a number of questions they would like to ask, and if one of the witnesses would comment just on each particular group, it would be probably the best as far as time is concerned.
Who would like to present for the Canadian Bar Association?