Order, please. We are resuming the 20th meeting of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
I would like to thank the three witnesses for being here today.
Mr. Lorne Waldman, barrister and solicitor, Lorne Waldman and Associates, is appearing as an individual in front of our committee.
We also have Ms. Humaira Madawa, Director of Maison Afghane-Canadienne. Hello.
By video conference from Richmond Hill, Ontario, from Yellow Brick House we have Madam Lorris Herenda, the executive director.
Mr. Waldman, I will give you the floor. You have eight minutes for your opening statement.