We have the witnesses here and we have the committee members, so with that we'd like to call the meeting to order.
We'd ask that the cameras leave the room.
Today we have two panels--one taking us from 3:30 to 4:30, and the other one from 4:30 to 5:30.
We're dealing with Bill C-50, and on our first panel it's our privilege to have with us the Canadian Arab Federation. I will introduce you and then yield you the floor at the appropriate time.
I will start by introducing Mr. Boudjenane. I believe you have with you Ms. Sherazee. It's good to have you both here.
The floor is yours. You have seven minutes.