You will have to bear with me. It's been a few years since I've chaired a committee.
I see that we have some hands up over here. Mr. Housefather and Ms. Lattanzio, I will put you on the list.
First of all, I do thank you. I've had the good fortune of chairing a committee in the past. It's a privilege I take most seriously. I think, or I hope, that the people I have served with on the committee in this capacity before will tell you that I've gone out of my way to be fair and reasonable. That is my approach to everything. I will continue to do that. You have my commitment to work with all of you on the same terms, regardless of party. I look forward to continuing the good work of this committee on the cordial basis that we have had for some time.
Before I get to the speakers list, I would like to call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 13 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. I would ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including and especially the interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
I'm going to have to take a lot of direction from the clerk. It's been a while, as I said.
The meeting agenda provided only for the election of the chair.
Mr. Housefather, I saw that you had your hand up, so I will go to you.