I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 35 of the House of Commons Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), the committee is meeting today to discuss a request to hold meetings on the matters revealed in the Winnipeg lab documents involving the People's Republic of China. We have some guests with us today. We have Mr. Naqvi in place of Mr. Oliphant and Mr. Bittle for Mr. Fragiskatos. I'm pleased to see Luc Berthold here for MP Seeback and Mr. Ellis for MP Lantsman. Mr. Villemure is substituting for MP Bergeron.
Of course, today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. Those appearing by video conference can click on the microphone icon to activate their mics. Please mute yourself when you are 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 will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. Members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hands. Members on Zoom, use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
We are here to discuss Mr. Chong's motion. I am sure he wishes to lead off.
Mr. Chong.