Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the 31st meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Today, we are continuing our study on improving economic prospects for Canadian girls. I am not sure whether our witness has arrived; I saw someone earlier on the screen. If not, I suggest that we take 15 minutes right away to deal with committee business. It's up to you.
If there are no objections, we will deal with committee business for 15 minutes, and then we will hear from our witness. Therefore, the committee will adjourn for 15 minutes.
Ms. Ashton, go ahead.