Colleagues, I'm going to bring this meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are proceeding on our study of the provision of assistance to Canadians in difficulty abroad, consular affairs.
Before us on video this afternoon is Gary Caroline.
Then we have Dean Peroff.
We're missing Chris Macleod, He may come in later. I think he's in front of some board.
We're going to start right off the bat with our two witnesses. We have a good hour ahead of us. Chris will join in if he gets back from his board meeting.
Gary, please go ahead.