Welcome, everyone, to meeting number 39 of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, pursuant to the order of reference of Friday, March 6, 2009, Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their “enemy alien” designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history.
Appearing here this morning is the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, the Honourable Jason Kenney.
Mr. Kenney, go ahead, please.