Good morning, everyone.
I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 65 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
The committee is meeting today to continue its study of foreign election interference.
Throughout this morning's meeting, as we have an evening meeting as well, we would like to extend a special welcome to the Canada and international politics grade 12 class who, with their teacher, Ms. Buchanan, are visiting Ottawa today from Havergal College in Toronto. When they stop by, do say hello.
The clerk and I will maintain a consolidated speaking list of members wishing to speak.
As per the motion that was passed by this committee, we are getting through all of the names of everyone who should have been invited.
I would like to note that Mr. Walied Solomon was invited but was unable to attend. We have extended invitations to Jenni Byrne and Tausha Michaud, and we hope to have them scheduled very shortly.
With us today are Jeremy Broadhurst, senior adviser to the Prime Minister; and Azam Ishmael, national director, Liberal Party of Canada. For the second panel, we will have with us Mr. Fred DeLorey, former national campaign manager for the Conservative Party; and by video conference, we will have Mr. Hamish Marshall, partner, research, One Persuasion Inc.
Do I see a hand up, Mr. Fergus?