I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 49 of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Monday, October 3, 2022, the committee is resuming its study on the experience of women veterans.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of Thursday, June 23, 2022. Thank you all for joining us today. Members can participate in person or through the Zoom application.
I would like to welcome Sherry Romanado, who is replacing Sean Casey. Thank you for being with us, Mrs. Romanado.
To ensure an orderly meeting, I invite witnesses and members to address their questions to the chair. Also, in accordance with our routine motion regarding connectivity tests, the committee informs you that the witnesses completed the required testing before the meeting and that everything is in compliance.
Trauma warning: Before we welcome our witnesses, I would like to provide this trigger warning. We will be discussing experiences related to mental health. This can be a trigger for the people in the room, the viewers, the members and their staff who have had similar experiences. If you are upset by the testimony or if you need help, please let the clerk know.
Please go ahead, Mr. Richards.