Good morning and welcome to the 59th meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. Today, the committee is continuing its study of the Main Estimates 2015-16.
Today we have the pleasure of welcoming the Honourable Minister of the Status of Women, Dr. K. Kellie Leitch. We also have with us Meena Ballantyne, head of agency, and Anik Lapointe, chief financial officer and director of Corporate Services, both from Status of Women Canada.
Madam Minister, you have about 10 minutes for your presentation, which will be followed by a question period. You have the floor.