Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe, if the camera is not on, they are not considered present. If a vote is called, I would not take their vote. That is the process. It is up to the members to keep their cameras on. It is not mandatory, but if the camera is not on, they will not be counted as sitting in the committee.
On behalf of all of you, I would like to welcome our witnesses.
I will start with the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. We have director general, immigration program guidance, Michelle Mascoll.
Welcome.
We also have Mr. James McNamee, director general, family and social immigration branch; and Elizabeth Snow, director general, international platform.
Welcome.
From the Department of Finance, we have Mr. Sven Linkruus, director, financial services and trade relations, financial sector policy branch; and Mr. Jeffrey Smith, senior economist, financial sector policy branch.
Welcome to the committee.
From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have Madam Jennie Chen, executive director, greater China political and coordination.
Welcome.
Again, welcome to all of you. You have five minutes to give your remarks. We can start with the IRCC.
Mr. McNamee, go ahead, please.