Welcome back, everyone.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the committee resumes consideration of Bill C-281, an act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act.
Now it's my great pleasure to welcome our two esteemed panellists.
First, we have Mr. Alex Neve, who, as you all know, is the senior fellow at the graduate school of public and international affairs at the University of Ottawa. We also have with us, from the foundation of Safeguard Defenders, Ms. Laura Harth, who is the campaign director. She was here last week as well, appearing as a witness before another committee.
We're very grateful to have you both.
First, we will start off with opening remarks by each of you, which will be followed by questions from the members. You will each have five minutes. Once you're very close to the end of your time slot, I will hold this up and I would be grateful if you wrapped up your replies or comments as soon as possible.
Given that you are here in person, Mr. Neve, the floor is yours. You have five minutes.