Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First of all, Dr. Ahmed, thank you for what you do not just in your advocacy work but also as a physician.
I want to clear something up: There was some attempt to imply that, because you've met with the government, somehow you have undue influence over us, or we have undue influence over you. I think it's also important to note that members of the opposition—many of whom will make these claims—have met with the gun lobby numerous times in the last few months. This is an important point for us to make.
I want to clarify a couple of things.
Do you get paid to do the advocacy work you do?