If we are ending at 5:30, I'm going to cut down the panels a bit. We'll make it very functional. I will work on that as we're doing this.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. Pursuant to the order of reference on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the committee will commence consideration of Bill S-205, an act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another act regarding interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders.
I would like to welcome the Honourable Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, who will provide opening remarks to begin this important study.
Senator Boisvenu, I would like to thank you so much for being here. I will pass the floor over to you, for five minutes.