I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 29 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the committee is meeting on Syria's political transition.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Before we continue, I would like to ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents, and to protect the health and safety of everyone, including our interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen, you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation: floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses.
Joining us from the International Crisis Group is Noah Bonsey, senior adviser for Syria. He is joining us by video conference. From the People's Democratic Party of Turkey, we have Hisyar Ozsoy, former deputy chair and member of Parliament, joining us by video conference. From the Syrian Women's Political Movement, we have Muzna Dureid, co-founder, also joining us by video conference.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks. After which, we will proceed to rounds of questions from the members.
I now invite Mr. Bonsey to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.