I call the meeting to order.
Committee members, we have Mr. Jaffer before us.
Mr. Jaffer, the committee was not very pleased with your no-show. It feels that you have shown contempt for the committee. As a previous member of Parliament, you should know that when summons are issued, you have to respond. I think I speak for all committee members in showing our displeasure. We hope that this time your testimony will be totally clear so that we do not have to go through this performance again.
With that, I know that you have some opening remarks. I will give you five to seven minutes to do your opening statements.