I call this meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on October 27, 2020, the committee is resuming its study of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the financial health of veterans organizations.
Welcome to all of the witnesses who have graciously rearranged their schedules to appear before us. We greatly appreciate your patience and look forward to your contributions today.
I have just a few housekeeping notes.
You can speak in either official language, French or English, and there is interpretation for both. Before speaking, please wait to be recognized by name.
The time will go by really quickly. I will give everybody an opportunity to give their opening remarks. Because we're virtual, keep an eye on me on the screen. I will signal when you have one minute left. Don't worry—a minute is a long time. We're pretty good at not cutting people off too much. If I hear you going on and on, I may have to interrupt. I apologize. I do interrupt my colleagues on occasion if they're going long on their questioning.
We'll get started right away, first and foremost by introducing the witnesses. We have, from the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada, Harold Davis, president; from the Multifaith Housing Initiative, Suzanne Le, executive director; from the Veterans Transition Network, Oliver Thorne, executive director, operations; and, from the Royal Canadian Legion, Bob Ankrett, Branch 60.
Welcome, all of you. Thank you so much for being here.
I believe we're going to get started with opening remarks by Mr. Davis from the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada.
The floor is yours, sir.