Pursuant to the order of reference of November 23, 2022, we will now proceed to the study of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other acts (child sexual abuse material).
I'd like to welcome the sponsors of the bill, Mel Arnold, the member for North Okanagan—Shuswap, and Mr. Frank Caputo, the member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
For the first hour, I will allow five minutes of presentation by the sponsors, followed by questions from the members. The last 30 minutes will be devoted to the clause-by-clause study of the bill.
I'll begin with Mr. Arnold for five minutes.