Good morning, everyone. I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 111 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The committee is meeting today to continue its study of parliamentary protocol related to an incident in the Speaker's gallery on Friday, September 22.
I would like to remind everyone that care must be taken with the earpieces for interpretation. Please do not place the earpiece near the microphone or use it as a gadget tool.
As we know, all comments should be addressed through the chair. The clerk and I will maintain a consolidated speaking list.
Today we have with us, from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Mr. Sébastien Carrière, chief of protocol of Canada and personal representative of the Prime Minister of Canada for la Francophonie. We also have Andrea Hudson, director, official visits. From the Privy Council Office, we have Christine Kennedy, acting assistant secretary, foreign and defence policy secretariat.
Is everybody providing an opening statement? Both of you are. That's perfect. Who would like to go first? We will give you up to five minutes for your opening statement, and then we'll proceed with questions after.
Welcome to PROC. Thank you.