The meeting will now come to order. We are ready to proceed. All our technical problems have been ironed out.
I want to welcome on behalf of our committee the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance. I think we're all very familiar with the alliance. They represent approximately 450 immigrant and refugee settlement agencies from all across Canada.
Welcome.
I'm not familiar with the witnesses' committee. I know one member, who is from back in St. John's, Newfoundland, in my neck of the woods: Bridget Foster.
I want to welcome you in particular, Bridget.
Bridget comes bearing gifts this morning. She got some of our local Newfoundland candy, which she would like me to give to the committee members.
Thank you, Bridget.