I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 20 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, May 18, the committee is meeting to study Bill S-206, an act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors). We will also go in camera to discuss the travel plans for this fall and to adopt a budget.
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.
For those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French audio. For those in the room, you can use your earpiece and select the desired channel.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses. First we have Mr. Michael Cooper, member of Parliament for St. Albert—Edmonton, who is also a member of this committee. We also have Mark Farrant, founder and chief executive officer of The Canadian Juries Commission.
Mr. Cooper, it's at your discretion. You said you wanted only five minutes, but you have up to 10.
Mr. Farrant, it's the same for you. It's however succinct you want to make it.
I'll let you guys take it from there.