I call the meeting back to order.
I would like to welcome the officials from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration who are appearing before the committee today as we consider Bill Bill C-242, an act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents).
I would like to welcome Michèle Kingsley, director general, immigration; James Seyler, director, immigration program guidance; and Ben Mitchell, counsel.
Welcome, and thanks for appearing before the committee.
You will each have five minutes for your opening remarks. You may begin, and then we will go to our round of questioning.