I call the meeting to order.
I would like to welcome everybody to meeting number 19 of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), as we look at our briefing on the situation in Syria.
With us, we have two directors general from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Barbara Martin and Robin Dubeau. Thank you both for being here today.
I understand you have some opening remarks, Barbara.