Welcome to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights as we resume our study of Bill C-78.
It is a pleasure to be joined by this distinguished panel of witnesses.
We have with us today, Lawrence Pinsky from Taylor McCaffrey LLP, past chair of the family law section of the Canadian Bar Association. From Luke's Place, a support and resource centre for women and children, we have Pamela Cross, who is the legal director. From the National Association of Women and the Law, we have Suki Beavers who's a project director. From the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, we have Shaun O'Brien, the executive director and general counsel.
Welcome to all.
We're going to start with Mr. Pinsky.