Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the 22nd meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Today, the committee is continuing its study on the economic leadership and prosperity of Canadian women.
Pursuant to an agreement made between the parties, the meeting will end at 4:45 p.m., which leaves us one hour and 15 minutes with the two groups of witnesses. The subcommittee will then meet.
I would like to welcome the witnesses we have here today. I would like to thank them for sharing their expertise with us.
I'm pleased to welcome Victoria Lennox, who I met at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology about a year ago, if I'm not mistaken. She is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Startup Canada.
We are also pleased to welcome Laura Cattari and Brenda Thompson, members of the board of directors of Canada Without Poverty.
Welcome to you all.
Ms. Lennox, you may start your presentation.
You have 10 minutes.