I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting 126 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
At this point in the meeting, I'd like to propose the adoption of the Bill C-63 prestudy budget in the amount of $23,250. I understand that budget was previously distributed to all members.
Can I see a show of hands in support?
(Motion agreed to)
That's unanimous. It's adopted.
Thank you.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on December 2, 2024, the committee is meeting in public to begin its study on the subject matter of Bill C-63, an act to enact the online harms act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and an act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other acts.
At this juncture, I'd like to welcome our witnesses for the first hour.
Appearing by video conference, on behalf of the Quebec Bar, we have Catherine Claveau, president; Nicolas Le Grand Alary, secretariat of the order and legal affairs; and Michel Marchand, member, criminal law expert group.
Appearing in person is Madame Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, director, fundamental freedoms program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
Witnesses and members, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, please ensure that you have selected the language of your choice for simultaneous interpretation, which is on the bottom left of your screen, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
I remind all members to take the floor only after being recognized by the chair.
Without any further delay, the floor is yours. Each witness has five minutes.
Who would like to start?
Perhaps Madame Bussières McNicoll can start.