I call this meeting or order.
Welcome to meeting number 25 of the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the committee is meeting on its study of Canada-China relations.
This is a hybrid meeting, pursuant to the motion passed by the House on January 25, 2021.
Before we welcome the witnesses, I want to inform the committee members that Iain Stewart, president of the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Dr. Guillaume Poliquin, acting vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory, have confirmed that they'll appear on Monday, May 10, 2021.
They have also indicated that they are negotiating with the Translation Bureau and will do their best to expedite the translation.
Turning to our witnesses, I would like to welcome, as individuals, Lynette H. Ong, associate professor of political science, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, as well as Richard Fadden. Thank you both for being here.
Let’s open the floor with opening remarks from Ms. Ong. Please proceed. You have five minutes.