I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 112 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Before we begin, I'd like to ask all members and other in-person participants to consult the cards on their table for guidelines to prevent audio feedback incidents. Use only the black approved earpiece. Keep your earpiece away from the microphones at all times. When you are not using your earpiece, place it face down on the sticker placed on the table for this purpose.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I'd like to inform all the members that thanks to the clerk, all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, the committee will commence its study of the appointment of Carolyn Bennett as Canada's ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Dr. Bennett, Your Excellency, welcome. It's great to have you back here. Thank you for having made it possible. I understand that you have another commitment. You were very firm on trying to get out of here by 5:45, but you have graciously agreed to stay until 5:55. Am I correct?