Welcome to the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Thank you for joining us on our study of impacts on women who live in rural communities.
This is just a reminder that before speaking, I will recognize you by name. You can click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. All comments should be addressed through the chair. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly for the translators. When you're not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
Today we have with us, from the Direct Sellers Association of Canada, Peter Maddox, president. From the Grape Growers of Ontario, we have Debbie Zimmerman, chief executive officer.
They'll each have five minutes to bring opening remarks and then we'll go into rounds of questions.
Mr. Maddox, we'll start with you for five minutes.