The committee will resume the meeting and the study of women's economic empowerment.
For the guests here, I remind you that you have French, English or auxiliary, so you can listen to the floor. Make sure that your mic is on and off, and that your earpiece is not too close to the mic, due to interference.
I am very pleased to welcome our next two speakers. We have Wendy Cukier, founder and academic director of the diversity institute for the Ted Rogers School of Management; and Paula Huntley, who is a business owner.
I will be providing each of you with five minutes for your opening remarks, starting with Wendy.
Wendy, you have the floor for five minutes.