We'll call this meeting back to order.
We are continuing on, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the study on democratic development. This is meeting 21.
We are again pleased to have appear before us as an individual, the Hon. Ed Broadbent. Mr. Broadbent has a long history with democratic development groups. He has served as the first president to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development and is also a co-chair of the Canadian Democracy and Corporate Accountability Commission.
It's always a pleasure to see him stalking the halls of Parliament, and we appreciate very much his appearing before us today to share his information.
Also in this hour we have Gerry Barr, president and CEO of the Canadian Council for International Co-operation. The Canadian Council for International Co-operation is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty and to promote social justice and human dignity. We thank you for making the time to appear.
It's not your first time here. We welcome you both back.
Mr. Broadbent, we'll begin with you. Welcome back. We look forward to what you have to say.