I call this meeting to order.
I would like to begin by thanking Vice-Chair Sonia Sidhu. She is always there in a pinch.
Sonia, thank you so much for your leadership and for helping me through these last couple of days.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Tuesday, February 1, the committee will commence its study of resource development and violence against indigenous women and girls.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House of Commons order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. Per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy on March 10, 2022, all those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during the proceedings.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefits of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Witnesses, we do have a couple of items that we have to take care of for committee business. If you don't mind, we'll just go through them now.
We need to adopt our budget for the study. You received from the clerk the preliminary budget in the amount of $14,345 for the study of resource development and violence against indigenous women and girls. Those are the things like the microphone sets and any additional expenses.
Is there a will of the committee to adopt the preliminary budget?