I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 36 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee is meeting on its study of the experience of Black veterans.
Before we continue, I'd like to ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio incidents and acoustic shocks, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including our esteemed interpreters.
We have two witnesses with us today.
I know we're still waiting for a witness, but I'd like to begin the meeting with the witness who is present.
I would like to welcome Mr. Isaac Bosquet.
Mr. Bosquet, you'll have five minutes for your opening remarks. You're participating by video conference, so you can't see me, but I would ask you to try to be mindful of the time. Sometimes I have to cut people off. I apologize in advance, but I have to respect the allotted time, not only to the witnesses, but also to the committee members who will be asking you questions.
Thank you very much for being with us, Mr. Bosquet. You have the floor for five minutes.