I call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to meeting number 35 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to the order of reference of April 2, 2026, the committee will continue and complete, I hope, its study on Bill C-238, an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding restitution orders.
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 think that everybody's gone through their Zoom sound checks effectively. We should be good on that.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic. Please mute yourself when you're not speaking. For those on Zoom, you can see the selection at the bottom of your screen and choose which interpretation you would like. You have the option of floor, French or English audio. For those in the room, you can use your earpiece and select the desired channel on your device.
This is a reminder 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.
Appearing today and with us for the first hour, we have Cristina Scarpellini from Angels of Hope Against Human Trafficking. She's a founder and is here by video conference. From The Go-Give Project, we have Evie Ali, executive director.
We welcome you both.
We'll start with Cristina, please, for your opening remarks of five minutes.