I call this meeting to order.
First of all, welcome back to Mr. Ruff, who is joining us here today for this meeting.
Welcome also to our newest permanent member, MP Zuberi. Welcome, sir. We're glad to have you on board.
This is meeting number 31 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Today's meeting is taking place, as usual, in the hybrid format.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on October 27, 2020, the committee is resuming its study on service dogs for veterans.
Welcome to all of the witnesses who have taken time to join us today.
I'll introduce all of the witnesses, starting with Sergeant William Webb, who is appearing as an individual. From Meliora Service Dogs, we have Marc Lapointe, certified trainer, and Carl Fleury. From the Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services, we have Joanne Moss, chief executive officer.
Each witness will receive five minutes for opening remarks, and after that we'll proceed to rounds of questions.
I will give you a one-minute signal when your five minutes are about up, and you will see me make this gesture throughout. I apologize in advance, but my role is often to interrupt and keep the time. I apologize in advance if I have to cut anybody off, but with opening remarks, I tend to give folks an opportunity to wrap up their thoughts.
Starting us off this afternoon is Sergeant Webb.
The next five minutes are all yours, sir.