Now we will begin our study on differential outcomes in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada decisions.
It is my pleasure to introduce the first witnesses of this important study.
In our first panel, we have Steven Meurrens, an immigration lawyer coming here as an individual. We have Jennifer Miedema, executive director of Remember Ministries. We have Dr. Gideon Christian, president of the African Scholars Initiative.
I would like to welcome all the witnesses who are appearing before the committee today.
I would like to take a few moments for the benefit of the witnesses. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. When you are ready to speak, you can click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Interpretation in this video conference will work very much like in a regular committee meeting. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
With that, all of the witnesses will have five minutes for opening remarks. After those opening remarks, we will proceed to rounds of questioning.
We will begin with Mr. Steven Meurrens, immigration lawyer.