I reconvene the meeting.
By order of reference, we are now going to hear witnesses on a private member's bill, Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years).
We're pleased to welcome our three witnesses. We first of all have the sponsor of the bill, Joy Smith. We also have Natalie Levman, representing the Department of Justice; and Dianne Watts, representing REAL Women.
We will start with Joy Smith first, as the sponsor, and then we'll have the Department of Justice give a brief review of the bill; and then, Ms. Watts, you will have an opportunity to speak to the bill as well.
Ms. Smith, the floor is yours.