With your permission, we will begin. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 54th meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our study on sexual harassment in the federal workplace.
Our first witness today is Vicky Smallman, National Director of the Women's and Human Rights Department, Canadian Labour Congress.
Welcome, Ms. Smallman. Thank you for accepting our invitation.
Also joining us is Timothy Edwards, President of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers. Welcome.
Let me tell you about our procedure today. You will each have 10 minutes for your opening remarks. I will let you know when you have one minute left. I will do the same for the question period; I will let people know when they have one minute left. Sometimes, that distracts the witnesses; that is why I'd rather say it in advance.
Perhaps we can start with Ms. Smallman, if you don't mind.
You have 10 minutes.