Welcome back.
I want to welcome Father Mallon, who is joining us via video conference from New York City. He is with the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and is the external affairs officer.
Welcome, Father Mallon and thank you very much for being here today.
Joining us here in Ottawa we have Mr. Hétu, who is national director for Canada for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
Mr. Hétu, welcome here today.
We're going to start with our friend in New York City, Father Mallon. We're going to turn it over to you for your opening remarks.