Colleagues, seeing that the clock shows 3:30, I call the meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying Canada's engagement in Asia.
In front of us today as witnesses are, from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Stewart Beck, president and chief executive officer, who's by video conference live from Vancouver, and as individuals, James Boutilier, adjunct professor, Pacific studies, University of Victoria—welcome to Mr. Boutilier—and Marius Grinius, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and former Canadian ambassador. It's always nice to see our former ambassadors visit.
As always, we want to hear your perceptions of Asia, and generally we then get to questions by our colleagues. I'm not sure who's decided to go first. I think it's Mr. Beck by video.
We'll turn the floor over to you, Mr. Beck.