I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 113 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. We are meeting in public.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motions adopted by the committee on February 12, May 1 and June 12, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of pension transferability and access to the mandatory provident fund, and delays in permanent residence and visas for Hong Kongers.
I would like to remind participants of the following points. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair. Whether participating in person or by Zoom, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I have to get a couple of things done before I welcome the guests. There is a budget issue and some administrative matters before we begin. We have prepared a supplementary draft budget regarding the study of pension transferability and access to the mandatory provident fund and delays in permanent residence and visas for Hong Kongers, in the amount of $1,000, in order to cover the two extra meetings.
Is there a motion to adopt this budget, Mr. Redekopp or Mr. El-Khoury?