Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, February 14, 2011, we are meeting to discuss the implementation of the motion on nuclear disarmament unanimously adopted by the Senate and the House of Commons.
Our witnesses today are the Honourable Douglas James Roche, former senator, and Mr. Alyn Ware, Global Coordinator, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. Welcome to both of you.
I understand, Mr. Ware, that you are going to start with comments. The floor is yours.