I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 50 of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 27, the committee will resume its study of the labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. To ensure that the meeting runs smoothly, I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of members and witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. If you're participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate the microphone. Please mute yourself when you aren't speaking. If you wish to speak, please raise your hand. If you're on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function.
I would like to remind witnesses that committee members may ask questions in either French or English. If you need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece and select the listening channel required in order to take full advantage of the time allotted for questions and answers.
As well, I have a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I will now welcome our witnesses.
Appearing as an individual, we have Dr. Lori Brotto, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia.
We're also joined by Dr. Lyne Desautels, a family physician.
We also have with us, from Med Melanin, Yvonne Osagie, CEO.
Welcome. We will begin with opening statements. I have a yellow card that I'll put up when there is one minute remaining and a red card that I'll put up when there are 30 seconds remaining.
Dr. Brotto, you have the floor for five minutes.
Thank you.