Good morning, everyone.
I call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 82 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee commences its study of the nomination of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, but I'm looking at the screen and I don't believe we have anybody attending virtually. That's fabulous. We're all here in the room.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I'm ready now to welcome our witnesses. We have with us today the Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Welcome, Minister.
We also have with us the Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, chairperson, Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments. Wade, welcome.
We welcome you both here.
As per the usual roles, Minister, I will cede the floor to you for your opening remarks and then, Mr. MacLauchlan, you'll do your opening remarks. Then I'll give it back to you, Minister, to conclude your opening remarks, and then we will start with our round of questions.
Thank you very much. We have until 12:30.
Go ahead, Minister.