I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 113 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 the table for guidelines to prevent audio feedback incidents. Use only the black earpieces. Keep your earpieces away from all microphones at all times. When you are not using your earpiece, please place it face down on the sticker placed on the table for this purpose.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of our distinguished witnesses, as well as the members.
Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. You may speak in the official language of your choice. Interpretation services are available.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I've been assured by the clerk that she has very kindly made sure that the tests with all witnesses who are joining us virtually have been completed.
I should start off by apologizing to the witnesses. We had a number of votes. That has changed the schedule somewhat today, but we're very grateful that you can join us.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 16, 2023, the committee will resume its study of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the current situation in Iran. Of course, as everyone is aware, to the extent possible, today we're going to keep the focus on the IRGC and what it does beyond the borders of Iran.
That all having been explained, it's a great pleasure to welcome today Dr. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, who is a professor and the head of the Iran Human Rights centre.
We're also grateful to have with us here in person Professor Thomas Juneau, a professor with the public and international affairs department at the University of Ottawa, who is familiar to all of you.
Also, joining us virtually, we have Witness 1.
Each of you will be provided five minutes for your opening remarks, after which we will open it to questions by the members.
We will start off with Professor Amiry-Moghaddam.
You have five minutes, and the floor is yours, sir.