Thank you, Mr. Karygiannis. It's a pleasure for us to be here.
I want to welcome the witnesses. We will have an hour for this group of witnesses.
Representing the Assyrian, Chaldean, Syriac Student Union of Canada is Alda Benjamen, educational coordinator and member of the board. From the Assyrian Society of Canada is Paul Baba, member. As an individual--no, Mr. Adelman is not here. Representing the Welfare Committee for the Assyrian Community in Canada is Mirza Shmoil, who is chairman and executive director; and from the Mandaean Human Rights Group, we have Nabil Farhan.
Welcome to all of you.
I think you know how the committee operates, Mr. Shmoil. I understand you're going to be going a little bit over the seven minutes, but we're here to accommodate you in whatever way we can. Feel free to go over a bit, and also, relax. We're interested in what you have to say. We just want to interact a little bit after you make your presentations and talk a little bit about your problems and what have you. I want it to be as unofficial and laid back as it possibly can, because I feel that's the best way to get good dialogue going between us. Relax and make your presentations, please.
I guess we'll start with Alda.