Committee members, we have today with us three people from Status of Women Canada: Ms. Clare Beckton, the coordinator; Ms. Dawn Nicholson-O'Brien, the deputy coordinator; and Ms. Cindy Paquette, the director of the corporate services directorate.
Ms. Clare Beckton has taken the lead, and she'll be speaking for 10 minutes.
I know you've been through this routine before. Committee members from both sides will be asking questions.
Without any further ado, I will let you start your remarks, Ms. Beckton. This is the first time you've come to the status of women committee, so welcome.