I call this meeting back into session.
As a reminder, today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are appearing both in person and remotely using the Zoom application.
I remind all those in person and online that, for the safety of our interpreters, it is very important that your microphone is muted when you're not talking. I'll remind you as well that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would now like to welcome our witness.
As an individual, we have Andrée-Lise Méthot, founder and managing partner, Cycle Capital.
I have a small piece of what I'm going to call housekeeping. I'm hoping to receive agreement on this.
Before I give the floor to Ms. Méthot, please note that she is accompanied by Jean‑Philippe Groleau, her legal counsel. With leave of the committee, he will be at the table supporting her today.
Mr. Groleau is restricted to an advisory role and may neither reply on the witness's behalf nor ask questions.
Is there agreement to allow counsel at this table?
I'm seeing agreement.
If you'd like, you can take a seat, Mr. Groleau.
Thank you.
Madam Méthot, you have the floor for your opening remarks.
I'll mention this now. You sent in some documents, and you might reference those.
Members, those will be sent around, I hope, later today, because they are just being, in one case, translated. The translation is being verified. These documents will be sent to you, I hope, by end of day.
You have the floor for up to five minutes.