I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting 116 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Before we begin, I'd like to ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on their table.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I'd also like to remind all members of the following points. Please wait until I recognize you by name before you speak. Please do raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether you're participating in person or via Zoom.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee will now commence its study of the current situation in Sudan.
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our three witnesses.
We're grateful to have with us today Ms. Julie Desloges, the acting director of the international humanitarian assistance division, and Ms. Caroline Delany, the director general of southern and eastern Africa bureau. Last, but certainly not least, we're also very grateful to have Ambassador Jacqueline O'Neill, who is our ambassador for women, peace and security.
I understand that there will only be one opening statement and it will be by Ms. Delany.
You have 10 minutes, after which we will open the floor to questions by members. Once we get very close to the 10 minutes, I will be putting up a sign, so you can just kindly start wrapping things up when you see it. That applies not only to your opening remarks, but also to your responses to questions by the members.
With all of that having been explained, welcome.
The floor is yours, Ms. Delany.