I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting 124 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
I would like to remind all members of the following points.
Please wait until I recognize your name before speaking, and as a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motions adopted by the committee on Tuesday, June 4, and Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the committee will commence its study of breast cancer screening.
Before I begin, I would like to ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidences and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters.
I would like to welcome our witnesses. Appearing as an individual, we have Cheryl White. Appearing by video conference, which we're trying to get set up and connected, is Dr. Jean Seely, professor of radiology in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa, and Kimberley Wahamaa-Deschenes, founder of Trust Your Bust.
From Dense Breasts Canada we have Carolyn Holland and Jennie Dale, co-founder and executive director. She is joining us by video conference, which we're trying to coordinate as well.
At this point, we will begin with our opening statements.
Ms. White, you will have the floor for up to five minutes.