We're back for the second hour of the meeting.
Before we begin, I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of members and witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
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I would like to remind witnesses that committee members may ask questions in either French or English. If you will need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece.
A reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair, but since I don't want to disrupt the flow, I speak up very little, other than to end a conversation.
I will now welcome our witnesses.
From the DisAbled Women's Network of Canada, we have Evelyn Huntjens, director, indigenous initiatives.
From the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec, we have Dr. Anne-Patricia Prévost.
From the Réseau québécois d'action pour la santé des femmes, we have Élise Brunot, director.
I believe Ms. Brunot is experiencing technical difficulties. Let's begin with the other witnesses, and then we'll move on to Ms. Brunot.
Welcome. We will begin with opening statements.
Mrs. Huntjens, the floor is yours for five minutes, please.