Health committee  What we need to do is consider creating more spots for speech-language pathologists in schools. We need to consider more funding for jobs. Speech-language pathologists are subject to funding cuts and have been throughout this pandemic, so the government needs to be accountable fo

Health committee  It's very, very high. It's probably 85%.

Health committee  No, it's a little bit less. It's more male-dominated in the audiology sector. It's probably half-and-half.

Health committee  I may ask my learned colleague Dr. Rvachew to speak to this, just from her standpoint.

Health committee  I can expand, if needed.

Health committee  Susan, I'll let you speak to this.

Health committee  Mr. Chair, I am going to speak first.

Health committee  Thank you so much, Mr. Chair and members of the health committee. I am joined here by my colleague, Dr. Susan Rvachew, and we just want to thank you on behalf of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada for the opportunity to speak to you today about our professions. Our members foc