Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we'll commence our study on the role of the private sector in achieving Canada's international development interests.
I want to welcome Carlo Dade, who is a senior fellow with the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa.
Welcome, sir. It's good to see you again.
Next to Dr. Dade we have Oscar Calderon, graduate research assistant from the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa.
I want to welcome both of you gentlemen here today.
I've had a chance to see you in other committees for other things, Dr. Dade, and I'm glad to have you back. Since you're the only witness today, I'm sure we can give you a little bit longer than the ten minutes we normally have when we have multiple presenters.
Why don't I just turn it over to you? We'll hear your testimony, and you know the way it works in terms of questions. I'm sure the members will have some questions following your testimony. Sir, the floor is yours for ten minutes.