I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 26 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on October 27, 2020, the committee is commencing its study on service dogs for veterans.
Welcome to the witnesses who have taken the time to join us today. I'll introduce all the witnesses and then allow the opener to provide opening comments.
We are waiting for Dr. Alexandra Heber, chief of psychiatry, health professionals division. We are joined by Crystal Garrett-Baird, director general of policy and research; and Nathan Svenson, director of research.
Ms. Garrett-Baird, I believe you are going to be providing the five-minute opening remarks. The floor is yours.