We're going to have a motion on that to see if we can get her in there.
Ms. Norton is the director general of international humanitarian assistance. Welcome, Ms. Norton. We're glad to have you here.
Delivering the remarks today we have Diane Jacovella, who is assistant deputy minister for global issues and development. It's great to have you here.
Last but not least, joining us is Rachael Bedlington, who is director human rights and indigenous affairs policy division.
Joining us via video conference from New York we have our ambassador, Guillermo Rishchynski, who is permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations. Welcome, Ambassador. I don't believe you have an opening statement, but you're certainly here to answer any questions we may have, so we're really glad to have you.
I'm sorry we were delayed by votes, which happen from time to time. I'm going to get started right away.
We'll turn it over to you, Ms. Jacovella, and we'll have your opening statement and then we'll go round the room with questions.