Honourable colleagues, I see that we have quorum and I call this meeting to order.
Good morning. My name is Senator Ravalia, representing Newfoundland and Labrador. I have the pleasure of co-chairing this meeting with my colleague, Angelo Iacono.
Before we begin, I would like to ask all senators, MPs and other in-person participants to consult the cards on the table for guidance on how to prevent audio feedback incidents.
Please take note of the following preventative measures that are in place to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. If possible, ensure that you are seated in a manner that increases the distance between microphones. Only use a black, approved earpiece. The former grey earpieces must no longer be used. Keep your earpiece away from the microphones at all times. When you are not using your earpiece, place it face down on the sticker that has been placed on the table for this purpose.
Thank you all for your co-operation.
Today we are conducting a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament.
Should any technical challenges arise, particularly in relation to interpretation, please signal this to me or the clerks and we will work to resolve the issue.
Before we begin, I would like to take a few moments to allow the members of the committee to introduce themselves, beginning with the member immediately to my right, Senator Carignan.