Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. The meeting will exceptionally end at 5:15 p.m., so that the subcommittee can sit for 15 minutes. Joining us today are three groups of witnesses. By finishing at 5:15 p.m. today, we will be able to plan the rest of the study.
In addition, supplementary estimates (C) were sent to the members of the committee on February 13. The committee can study the estimates and report on them or shall be deemed to have reported on the supply for supplementary estimates (C) by March 7, at the latest.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. Today, we are hearing from Dr. Wendy Spettigue, who is here on behalf of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. We are also welcoming Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Science Directorate, as well as Dr. Giorgio A. Tasca, Research Chair in Psychotherapy Research at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital. Both of them are representing the Canadian Psychological Association. Also testifying, by videoconference, is Elizabeth Phoenix, Nurse Practitioner from the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses. I would like to welcome her, as well.
Each group of witnesses will have 10 minutes to make a presentation.
Dr. Spettigue will take the floor first.