We'll now resume the committee meeting for the second half.
We now have, as an individual, Mr. Christopher John Budgell. I just want to say that I'm pleased to also welcome Pamela Forward, who will assist him due to his hearing impairment. Ms. Forward, please accept our warm welcome as well. Let us know if, during the meeting, you need anything. Our clerk will be happy to help.
Members, when you're asking questions, be loud and clear, as the hearing mike will not be helpful to Mr. Budgell, as he has told me. We'll give some extra time, if we need to, to clarify anything in that regard.
We also have Ms. Karine Devost, senior legal counsel for the National Council of Canadian Muslims. Welcome. Via video conference, with us is Nneka MacGregor, executive director of the Women's Centre for Social Justice.
I'll begin with Mr. Budgell, for five minutes, and then we'll go to the other two witnesses. Then there will be rounds of questions.
It's over to you, Mr. Budgell, for five minutes.