I call the meeting to order.
Good morning. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on March 8, the committee will resume its study on the federal government's initiative to resettle Syrian refugees.
Appearing before us today are Dr. Randall Croutze and Kevin Desjardins of the Canadian Dental Association. Welcome. We have Carolyn Davies of Catholic Crosscultural Services. Welcome as well. We also have Salahudin Khan and Mirza Hakeem Baig of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, who are both appearing by video conference.
Witnesses are reminded that you have seven minutes for each grouping of panellists.
We'll begin with Dr. Croutze. You have seven minutes, please.