Colleagues, we will start our second panel.
Just before we start, I will make a few administrative comments.
For all of the members as well as the witnesses, before speaking wait until I or my co-chair recognizes you by name. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the joint chairs. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly for the benefit of the interpreters.
You may have questions in French or in English. Use the interpretation button on your screen if you are in virtual.
With that, I would like to welcome the second panel.
Our witnesses tonight are all appearing as individuals. We have in the room with us Liana Brittain. Virtually, we have with us Dr. Karen Ethans, associate professor, and David Shannon, a barrister and solicitor.
Thank you all for joining us this evening as we continue our study of MAID in the context of people with disabilities.
I will ask Ms. Brittain to start off. Each of the witnesses will make a five-minute opening statement and then we will get to questions.
The floor is yours, Ms. Brittain, for five minutes.