I call this meeting back to order.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of our new witnesses and to welcome them here.
First, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, please click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute yourself when you're not speaking. For those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen, you can select the appropriate channel: floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Colleagues, I'd now like to welcome our witnesses for the next hour. From the Canadian Cancer Society, we have Helena Sonea, director of advocacy. Welcome to you. We also have Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst. Welcome, sir.
From the David Suzuki Foundation, we have Sabaa Ahmad Khan, director general, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, by video conference. Welcome to you.
From the Manitoba Métis Federation, we have David Chartrand, president, national government of the Red River Métis, joining us by video conference. Welcome.
From Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, we have Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi. Welcome to you, Grand Chief.
We'll begin with opening remarks.
With that, I'll turn it over to the Canadian Cancer Society for three minutes, please.