Indeed. I gather that you and Mr. Lamoureux chaired the meeting in my absence. I thank you for that.
We will get to business. We have a large group of people.
We have, from the department, Mr. Les Linklater, assistant deputy minister of strategic and program policy.
Good morning to you, sir. I understand you're going to be speaking for up to five minutes.
We have Jennifer Irish, the director of asylum policy and programs.
I understand the two of you were present at the last meeting, when the minister was here.
We have Marie Bourry, the executive director and senior general counsel of legal services.
Good morning to you.
We have Mr. Michael MacDonald, the director general of national security operations directorate. He's with Public Safety Canada.
You were here last Thursday as well, I understand. Welcome.
From Canada Border Services Agency, we have Mr. Peter Hill, the director general of post-border programs.
You too will be speaking for up to five minutes, sir.
Finally we have Mr. Joe Oliver, the director general of border integrity from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Good morning to you.
Mr. Linklater, we'll start with you. Thank you.