Good afternoon everybody. I'd like to call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 29 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to the order of reference of February 2, 2026, the committee is meeting to pursue its clause-by-clause study of Bill C-16, an act to amend certain acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters regarding child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures.
Today's meeting is taking place in hybrid format. Members are attending in person in the room. No one is attending remotely on Zoom today.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference—I don't think there are any—click on the microphone icon to activate your mic. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, 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.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses back. They're here to answer technical questions that you may have.
Thank you very much, Mr. Taylor and Ms. Burt. You really need no introduction at this meeting, having spent so much time with us.
When we adjourned, we were debating the subamendment to CPC-23. We will continue from there and start a new speakers list.
Mr. Brock is first on the list, followed by Mr. Lawton.
Mr. Brock, you have the floor.