I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 34 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Pursuant to the order of reference of the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the committee is meeting on Bill C-219, 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 Special Economic Measures Act and the Broadcasting Act.
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.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for the first hour.
From the Department of Canadian Heritage, we have Charlene Budnisky, senior director, communication legislative and regulatory policy.
From the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, we have Tara Lang, director general, integrity policy and programs.
From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Robert Brookfield, director general, sanctions and strategic export controls; Kati Csaba, director general, consular affairs bureau; and Angelica Liao-Moroz, executive director, human rights, freedoms and inclusion.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions from colleagues.
I now invite Mr. Brookfield to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.