Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), our study on the situation in Syria will commence today.
I want to thank our witnesses for being here today. From the Canadian Red Cross we have Conrad Sauvé, who is the chief executive officer.
Welcome, sir. We're glad to have you back at the committee.
We have Hossam Elsharkawi who is the director of emergencies and recovery for international operations, also with the Canadian Red Cross. We also have Robert Young, senior delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Thank you and welcome to all of you from the Red Cross.
From CARE Canada we have Jessie Thomson, director of the humanitarian assistance and emergency team.
Mr. Sauvé, we're going to start with your opening statement and then we'll go to Ms. Thomson.