I call this meeting to order so that we can begin our third panel.
Before we start, just for the benefit of our witnesses, before speaking, please wait until I or my co-chair recognizes you by name. All comments should be addressed through the joint chairs. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly for the benefit of our interpreters because some of this will happen in English and French this evening.
Interpretation in this video conference will work like it does for an in-person committee meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either the floor, English or French. When you are not speaking, please put your microphone on mute.
With that, I would like to welcome our witnesses for panel three who will discuss the issue of medical assistance in dying in the case of mature minors.
We have this evening two witnesses, Mr. Franco Carnevale, professor and clinical ethicist, as well as Dr. Alisha Montes as an individual.
Thank you for joining us.
We'll begin with opening remarks by Mr. Carnevale. He will be followed by Ms. Montes.
In each case, you will have five minutes for your opening remarks.
We'll start with Mr. Carnevale. Please go ahead.