Good afternoon, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 36 of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the committee is resuming its study of abuse and financial vulnerability of senior women. For the second hour, we will resume the meeting in camera. My fellow MPs will then consider the draft reports on section 810 of the Criminal Code and anti-feminism.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
To ensure that the meeting runs smoothly, I would like to pass on some instructions to our guests, as well as to the members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. That said, things sometimes move quickly in the heat of the moment, and I don't necessarily have time to recognize you by name.
If you are participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking. At the bottom of your screen, you can select floor, English or French.
I would remind those in the room not to touch their microphone controls. Our staff will take care of that.
If you wish to speak, please raise your hand. If you are on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function.
A reminder that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the chair.
I would now like to welcome all the witnesses.
We have Pamela Williamson, chairperson, and Christine Kelly, member, from the National Seniors Council.
We have Chris Lynam, director general, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
We will begin with opening statements.
Dr. Williamson and Dr. Kelly, the floor is yours for five minutes. Thank you.