I'd like to bring this meeting to order.
This is the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, meeting number 43, and we're continuing our study of federal corrections: mental health and addictions.
Today we welcome Mr. Glenn Thompson, secretary of the board of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Welcome, sir, to our committee. We look forward to the input you will have.
The usual practice is to allow you an opening statement. You're the only witness today. If you need more than 10 minutes, I'm sure the committee would allow for that.
Do you have a statement prepared?