Excellent. Thank you so much.
I know it's verbal, so it's very important that we get that in writing, as well, to ensure that Andréanne Larouche will have it—it is in. We will make sure that there is a French version coming around and circulated for you. I will ask the clerk to make sure you get that motion, so that everybody has it in writing.
Are there any other questions or comments?
Thank you, Mr. Genuis.
Welcome to meeting number 34 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Tuesday, February 1, the committee will resume its study of the mental health of young women and girls.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. You'll see online that we have some of our members on here today, as well as some of our witnesses.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit 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. Please mute it when you are not speaking. You will find interpretation on the Zoom app at the bottom of the screen. It says floor, English or French. Choose the one that works best for you. For everybody in the room, you have these handy earpieces. You can choose your language from French, English or the floor. The volume control is there, as well.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking list as well as we can.
Before we welcome our witnesses, I would like to provide this trigger warning. This will be a difficult study. We will be discussing experiences related to mental health. This may be triggering to our viewers, members or staff with similar experiences. If you are feeling distressed or you need help, please advise our clerk.
I would now like to welcome all of our witnesses today. As I said, we have some here in front of us, as well as on Zoom.
From the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, I would like to welcome Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, executive director. We also have Jaime Sadgrove, manager of communications and advocacy.
From the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, we have Brittany McMillan, who is the executive director. Beside her is Jordanne McLaren, who is the manager of the client services and human trafficking response team.
Ms. Larouche, you have the floor.