As for the subject matter of today's session, as you're all fully aware, for the first 50 minutes we will focus on the supplementary estimates for 2023-24.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee will commence its study of the subject matter of supplementary estimates (B) for 2023-24, votes 1b, 5b and 10b under the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, and vote 1b under the International Joint Commission.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses.
Today we have three witnesses from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. We have with us Ms. Shirley Carruthers, assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer; we have Mr. Peter MacDougall, assistant deputy minister, global issues and development; and we also have with us Ms. Amanda Strohan, the director general, Indo-Pacific strategic policy, planning and operations.
It's my understanding that Ms. Carruthers is the one who has opening remarks.
You will be provided five minutes for your opening remarks, after which we will proceed with the members and the questions they may have.
Ms. Carruthers, the floor is yours. You have five minutes.