Welcome to meeting number 11 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, March 31, the committee is meeting to study Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
I would now like to welcome our witness, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Canada, who's appearing in person in the committee room.
I would also like to say that I don't have my flash cards today, so I'm going to rely on the minister and my colleagues to stay within the time. I will have to interject when needed to let you know your time has run out, but I ask that you stay within the time. Thank you.
I give the floor over to you, Honourable Minister Lametti.