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 Imadeddin Sawaf and Eman Allhalaq, as individuals.
Sharing the spot by video conference from Calgary are Joy Bowen-Eyre and Jeannie Everett, both from the Calgary Board of Education; and Cheryl Low and Anne-Marie Hagel from the Calgary Catholic School District.
Finally, from the Peel District School Board, by video conference from Toronto, are Louise Clayton and Zaiba Beg.
Welcome to all.
Each grouping of panellists will have seven minutes for their opening presentations.
We will begin with Mr. Imadeddin Sawaf and Ms. Eman Allhalaq for seven minutes, please.