I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 65 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to the order adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, the committee is meeting in public to continue its study on Bill C-295, an act to amend the Criminal Code.
Today's meeting is taking place in hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person and remotely by using the Zoom application.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members.
Please wait till 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, those who are on Zoom have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. Please adjust to the desired setting now. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
Now I would like to welcome our witnesses, who are all appearing by video conference today.
First we have, from BC Care Providers Association, Terry Lake, chief executive officer—