We're not getting the English translation at the moment. We have tested the sound quality for each of our witnesses, and I'm told that we're ready to begin. However, I didn't hear the English translation of Mr. Thériault, so I'm assuming that everything is okay. We'll continue. Let's see how this goes.
We're continuing our examination of the statutory review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying.
I'd like to remind members and witnesses to keep their microphones muted, unless recognized by one of the joint chairs. I'll also remind you that all comments should be addressed through the joint chairs. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. Interpretation in this video conference will work like an in-person committee meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French.
This evening, we'd like to welcome our witnesses. Thank you very much for joining us. Your testimony will be very important to our study.
We will have our witnesses in the order of Dr. Chantal Perrot by video conference, followed by Professor Peter Reiner, professor of neuroethics in the department of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Jennifer Gibson, associate professor and director of the joint centre for bioethics at the University of Toronto.
Again, thank you to our witnesses.
We will begin with opening remarks. Each of you will have five minutes. I hope to give you a four-minute warning. When there's one minute remaining, I'll say, “one minute”. If you can keep your remarks to five minutes, it will be very helpful for us to keep our time.
Let's begin with Dr. Chantal Perrot.