I call this meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), briefing on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Presenting today are Christoph Benn, Scott Boule, and Svend Robinson.
I think the bells are going to ring at 5:15 pm for a vote. I'm assuming that it's a half-hour bell, but I'll have that confirmed shortly. We'll try to wrap up and give you 15 to 20 minutes to wander down the street. I expect it will be tight today, so let's try to keep it that way.
I will turn the floor over to Mr. Benn to provide opening comments. As you all know, the Global Fund is a very important matter. As Canadians, we're all very proud to be part of it. We want to continue to grow the knowledge of Canadians regarding the importance of the Global Fund, not only to those who receive the help, but also for Canadians who believe that's a part of our role as Canadians and Canadian parliamentarians.
We're proud to have Christoph here with his colleagues and I want to turn the floor over to him.