Order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), our study on the Group of Eight, or G8, summit, with a focus on the maternal and child health initiative, will commence.
I want to welcome our witnesses today.
From CIDA, we have Margaret Biggs, the president, and Diane Jacovella, vice-president of the multilateral and global programs branch.
We also have, from DFAIT, Ron Garson, director of the summit policy division.
I believe, Ms. Biggs, you have an opening statement, after which we will go around the room for questions. We're here until 12 o'clock.
Ms. Biggs, thank you very much for being here. I'll turn the floor over to you for your opening statement.