I'm going to call this meeting to order, which is our 123rd meeting in the 42nd Parliament.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 110 and 111, we are considering the order in council appointment of Richard Wex to the position of chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board. It was referred to our committee on September 21 for consideration.
We thank Mr. Wex for attending the meeting today. He is given a chance to make an opening statement, and then we will consider this appointment for the first hour in committee.
Welcome, Mr. Wex, and thank you for agreeing to come.