Good afternoon. I call the meeting to order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on June 16, 2016, the committee will resume its study on immigration measures for the protection of vulnerable groups.
Appearing on the panel before us this afternoon is the Honourable Yonah Martin, senator and deputy leader of the opposition in the Senate. Welcome.
We have Professor Audrey Macklin from the faculty of law of the University of Toronto via video link. It's good to see you again.
As well, Mr. Martin Mark is here from the Office for Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
I thank you all for appearing before us, and I remind everyone that your opening statements are to be seven minutes. We will begin with Senator Martin.