I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 52 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to Standing Order 108 and the motion adopted on January 30, 2023, the committee is beginning its study on Canada's bail system.
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. Actually, I'll pass on that, as I think that all who are online are experienced members and the witnesses here all know how to use the Zoom functions.
For the first hour, we have the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. With the minister, we also have, from the Department of Justice, Matthew Taylor, a frequent visitor here, general counsel and director, criminal law policy section.
We welcome you both and are glad to have you here.
Minister, you have 10 minutes, followed by questions. The floor is yours.