Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we'll begin our study on the role of the private sector in achieving Canada's international development interests.
I want to welcome our witness today, Maura O'Neill, who is the chief innovation officer and senior counsellor to the administrator, Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, U.S. Agency for International Development.
Ms. O'Neill, welcome today. Thank you for taking the time to come and talk a bit about your experiences in the U.S. and how you've been able to partner with the private sector.
I'm going to turn it over to you. I'll give you just a little bit more time for your statement, since you're the only witness right now. Then we'll go around the room, with government and opposition asking questions.
I'm not sure whether you've been in front of a U.S. congressional committee.