Hello, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 121 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Before we begin, I would like to ask that all in-person participants read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters.
I'd also like to remind all members of the following points.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair, please.
Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether you're participating in person or on Zoom.
I would also like to acknowledge our regret for the meeting starting a little bit tardily. It was out of our control. I extend that regret to our witnesses who have been extraordinarily patient while we have been in the House, and also to those who are online watching.
As a reminder to all, we do have a short, 15-minute segment at the end of today's meeting to go over the subcommittee's report and a couple of other administrative items. Therefore, we will close off with witnesses with about 15 minutes remaining, so that we can go in camera for that.
Pursuant to standing—