I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 36 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Pursuant to the order of reference of the House of Commons from 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.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses.
Appearing as an individual, we have Marcus Kolga, director of DisinfoWatch. He is joining us by video conference. From Hermitage Capital Management Ltd., we have Sir William Browder, who is the head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign. He is also joining us by video conference. We have Kate McInnes from Arendt Chambers, International Human Rights and Justice. From the Free Russia Foundation, we have Vladimir Kara‑Murza, vice-president.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed to rounds of questions
I now invite Sir Browder to make an opening statement of no more than five minutes.
Sir Browder, go ahead.