I call the meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to meeting number 110 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
We are meeting today for the first time with regard to the incident that took place in the gallery of the House of Commons.
I would like to welcome our guests who are here with us.
I also want to note that it is March 21, 2024, which is World Down Syndrome Day. It is a day that was created to raise public awareness, promote inclusivity, encourage advocacy and support the well-being of those living with Down syndrome.
I'm usually in my riding on this day, but I am not today, so Kaleb and I shared a pair of socks with each of you. We hope you rock your socks.
With that, we'd like to welcome Ihor Michalchyshyn, chief executive officer and executive director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, and Jars Balan, director of the Kule Ukrainian Canadian studies centre at the Canadian institute of Ukrainian studies.
I believe there are opening comments from one of you, and you'll both be available for comments.
With that, I welcome you both to PROC. I thank you for taking the time to be here.
The floor is yours.