Today we are continuing our examination of the statutory review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application.
I'd like to remind members and witnesses to keep their microphones muted unless they are recognized by name by one of the joint chairs. Also, all comments should be addressed through the joint chairs. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. Interpretation in this video conference will work as in an in-person committee meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French.
With that, I'll welcome our witnesses for this evening's first panel.
Representing the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians, we have Dr. Romayne Gallagher, clinical professor of palliative medicine, University of British Columbia, via video conference. From the Canadian Cancer Society, we have Kelly Masotti, vice-president of advocacy, via video conference, and Daniel Nowoselski, advocacy manager, hospice palliative care, also by video conference. Lastly, on behalf of The Dorothy Ley Hospice, we have Donna Cansfield, chair of the board of directors, by video conference, and Dipti Purbhoo, executive director, also by video conference.
Thank you all for joining us this evening and taking the time to help us in this important study. We're very tight for time this evening, so we will be quite strict with our timing. We'll try to give you a one-minute warning. Please keep your remarks to five minutes.
We'll begin with Dr. Gallagher, followed by Ms. Masotti and Ms. Purbhoo.
Dr. Gallagher, you have five minutes.