Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all of the witnesses for being here and sharing this information with us.
I also have a couple of questions I would like to ask all three witnesses.
First of all, this is very front and centre right now. The reports of the police stations are relatively recent; however, the idea that the Chinese government has exerted influence in Canada and has engaged in transnational repression is not new. This is something that Chinese Canadians have been warning us about for a very long time. They've been telling us that this has been happening within our academic institutions and our public spaces.
My question for you is: Why is there an increase now? I think I know the answer, but I would love to hear your perspectives on why there is an increased focus on this and increased implications from the Chinese government's interference in Canada. Also, you could touch on how you feel Canada's response to date has been and whether or not that has been a factor in why there may be a perceived or real increase in Chinese interference.
Perhaps I will start with you, Ms. Harth.