Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
We are proceeding with our study on access to justice and are looking at specifics in legal aid. Today we have the pleasure of being joined by two groups, and a witness who is testifying as an individual. I welcome all of our witnesses.
From the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, it's a pleasure to welcome Mitchell Goldberg, the president.
Also joining us is Stéphanie Valois, an executive member.
It's a pleasure to have you here.
We will also hear from Paul Faribault, as an individual.
Good afternoon, Mr. Faribault. We are glad to have you with us.
Appearing as an individual, we have Mr. Aneurin Thomas, the executive director of the Law Commission of Ontario.
Mr. Thomas, it's a pleasure to have you here as well.
We've agreed that we will start with the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers.
Mr. Goldberg and Madame Valois, the floor is yours.