I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 24 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3), the committee is meeting today on its study of the current state of civic resilience in Canada. We will go in camera later to consider the report of the actions of the longest ballot committee.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. I ask all in-person participants to consult the cards on your table to prevent audio feedback injuries. As a reminder, if you're on Zoom or in person and wish to speak, please raise your hand.
I would like to welcome today's witnesses. I would also like to thank them for their patience and for rearranging their schedules as votes happened.
From the Democratic Engagement Exchange, we have John Beebe, director. From MASS LBP, we have Peter MacLeod, principal, who's attending by Zoom. From Resilient Societies, we have Maiwand Rahyab, founder and chief executive officer.
All three witnesses will have five minutes to deliver their opening remarks. We'll go to Mr. Beebe first.
You have five minutes.