Yes, they have done a sound check, so we're all good to go, and everyone seems to be ready.
Again, we're delving into a study that is of interest to all the members, and indeed, I would say, to many Canadians around the country.
It is my pleasure, of course, to welcome officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.
We have with us here today two witnesses: Mr. Andrew Turner, who is the director of the eastern Europe and Eurasia division, and Ms. Alison Grant, executive director, security and defence relations.
Before we ask the witnesses to provide us with their testimonies, as a preliminary matter, given all the discussions we had Monday, it was my understanding that there is a consensus that the schedule be changed somewhat. You will all have received the new schedule that was put together by the clerk and the analysts. Is there consensus that, insofar as the month of October is concerned—