I call the meeting back to order.
Welcome to each and every one of you.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
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I also remind you that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the chair. That said, I won't interrupt exchanges between members and witnesses, so as not to break the pace.
I will now welcome our witnesses.
We have, from Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, Sunder Singh, executive director. From the Denise House, we have Julia Fiddes, executive director. From the YMCA Cambridge, we have Kim Decker, chief executive officer.
Welcome. We will begin now with opening statements.
Ms. Singh, the floor is yours for five minutes. Thank you.