I call to order meeting number 78 of the Standing Committee on Finance. According to our orders of the day, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are continuing our study of terrorist financing in Canada and abroad.
Colleagues, we have two panels this morning. The first panel is from 8:45 to 10:15. With us here at the session in Ottawa we have presenting as an individual, Mr. Edwin Black, author and historian. Representing the Canadian Bankers Association is Mr. Ron King, senior vice-president of corporate and Canadian banking compliance. From TD Bank Financial Group we have Mr. Michael Donovan, vice-president and deputy global anti-money laundering officer. From the Canadian Bar Association we have Mr. Samuel Schwisberg, executive member for charities and not-for-profit law. From Carters Professional Corporation, we have the managing partner, Mr. Terrance Carter.
Welcome to the committee, everyone. Thank you all for being with us. You'll each have five minutes maximum for an opening statement and then we'll have questions from members. We'll start with Mr. Black.