It's time to call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting 32 of the House of Commons Special Committee on the Canada-People's Republic of China Relationship. Pursuant to the order of reference of May 16, 2022, the committee is meeting for its study of Canada–People's Republic of China relations, with a focus on Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy.
I'll make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and the members.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic and please mute yourself when you're not speaking.
For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
For members in the room, if you wish to speak please raise your hand, and for members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
We have one substitution. In place of Mr. Cormier we have Mr. Serré, who's joining us virtually tonight.
Before we get to the witnesses on our first panel, I will turn to the clerk to ask if there's been any correspondence of interest for today's session.