They're very happy, yes. At least they can all watch you live. They can know that you're not with anyone else and that you're doing productive work, so it's good. Anyway, I thought I'd make a little light of that.
Welcome to meeting number 50 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to the House order of February 13, 2023, the committee is beginning its study on the subject matter of Bill C-39, an act to amend the Criminal Code, medical assistance in dying.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating via video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
For interpretation 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 the earpiece to select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments should be directed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand, and for those on Zoom, if you wish to speak, please use the “raise hand” function.
I use little cue cards, so when you're down to 30 seconds, whether that's your statement or your questioning, I put this up so I don't have to interrupt you. When you're out of time, I raise the red card and ask you to wrap up. If you don't, then, unfortunately, I will have to interrupt you.
Let's now begin our study of the subject matter of Bill C-39—