Good afternoon, everyone.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to the meeting.
It's meeting number 123 of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to the order adopted by the House on November 19, 2024, the committee is meeting in public to begin its study of Bill S-13, an act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other acts.
I have a few housekeeping rules. I remind members and witnesses to wait until they're recognized before they speak. All questions and responses are to go through the chair.
I want to welcome the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani.
With him is Laurie Sargent, assistant deputy minister, indigenous rights and relations portfolio.