I'd like to call this meeting to order. It is meeting 42 of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, June 20, 2012, we have Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (elder abuse).
Today we have appearing before us the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. With the minister is Carole Morency, acting director general and senior general counsel with the Criminal Law Policy Section from the Department of Justice. Welcome to you both.
Minister, I understand your time is limited to one hour with us, and we're disappointed you couldn't stay longer, but we recognize that. If you have an opening address on this matter, please go ahead.