I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 15 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, March 31, the committee is meeting to study Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely, using the Zoom application. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
I would now like to welcome all the witnesses.
Before I begin, I want to let you know that I'll be waving a green folder when 30 seconds of your time remain. Today, I also have a black card that I'll wave to tell you that your time has ended. Hopefully, I won't have to interrupt you, but be mindful of that. The same goes for the members.
Each witness will have five minutes for their opening statement, and then there will be a round of questions.
I'll begin with Mr. Stéphane Wall, retired supervisor from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal.
It's over to you, Mr. Wall. You have five minutes.