I'm going to call this meeting to order the 141st meeting of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
We are beginning our study of settlement services across Canada, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2). This is the first meeting.
As is our normal practice, whenever we can, we invite officials from the government to present an overview to get context for the other witnesses that we'll be hearing over the next several weeks as we look at settlement services offered to newcomers in Canada.
Mr. Manicom, thank you and your whole team for joining us.
We have 10 minutes or so for you to give—