Welcome back, everyone.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and the motions adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, and Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the committee resumes its study of the current situation in Haiti.
It is now my pleasure to welcome, from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Mr. Sébastien Carrière, Ambassador of Canada to Haiti; as well as Mr. Sébastien Sigouin, executive director, Haiti.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses who just joined us by video conference.
Please click on the microphone to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. Interpretation is at the bottom of your screen. The three options consist of the floor, English or French. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
You will be given five minutes for your remarks, after which we will proceed to a round of questions. I will signal you when you only have one minute remaining.
Now, Mr. Ambassador, the floor is yours for five minutes.