Good afternoon, everyone. I know we haven't all arrived yet, but since we have quorum, we are going to start.
Welcome to the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. Today we are continuing our study on improving economic prospects for Canadian girls. Something has been added to our agenda: a vote needs to be held in the House. The bell will begin to ring around 5:15 p.m. I suggest we give each group of witnesses 50 minutes. Does that suit everyone? I see that no one objects.
Nancy Southern, president and chief executive officer of ATCO Group, is joining us by videoconference from Calgary, Alberta.
Good afternoon, Ms. Southern.
Also joining us by videoconference is Elyse Allan, president and chief executive officer of GE Canada. She joins us from Mississauga, Ontario.
Welcome to our committee.
This is how it will go: you each have 10 minutes for your presentation, then we will move into questions.
Ms. Southern, you have the floor.
You have ten minutes.