Okay, now it is all good.
Before we begin, I would like to ask all members and other in-person participants to consult the green and white card on the table for guidelines to prevent audio feedback incidents. Please take note of the following preventive measures in place to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. Only use an approved black earpiece. Keep your earpiece away from all microphones at all times. When you are not using your earpiece, place it face down on the sticker placed on the table for this purpose. Thank you all for your co-operation.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I'm informing the committee that all witnesses have completed those in advance of the meeting.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the members and the witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For members in the room, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your understanding in this regard.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Before I go to the witnesses, I would love to welcome Mr. Falk, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Longfield and Madam Dhillon to the committee. I'm looking forward to having good conversations.
Before we begin, we have prepared a draft budget regarding the study of pension transferability and access to the MPF, and delays in permanent residence and visas for Hong Kongers, in the amount of $5,000.
The motion to adopt this budget has been moved. All in favour?