James Bezan at the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee

I call this meeting to order.

I apologize that we are starting a little late because of the votes in the House, but we'll try to get through at least two good rounds of questioning after we have our opening presentations.

We are going to continue with our study of Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change.

We're very pleased, and fortunate, to have two distinguished witnesses at committee today. From the European Union, we have His Excellency Matthias Brinkmann, Head of Delegation and Ambassador Designate for the European Commission. And from the British High Commission, we have His Excellency Anthony Joyce Cary, High Commissioner for the United Kingdom to Canada.

I want to welcome you both to committee.

We'll start with His Excellency Ambassador Brinkmann for opening comments. We'd appreciate it if you could keep it under 10 minutes.