Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe, I will try to adjust the time. Meanwhile, I will check with the clerk to see if we have the interpretation and the room services available after 1 p.m., and I will adjust it accordingly.
I would like to begin the meeting.
Today the committee is continuing its study on the recruitment and acceptance rates of foreign students.
It is my pleasure to welcome both our witnesses who are appearing before the committee today. I would like to welcome Dr. Christian, president, African Scholars Initiative, and also His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Commissioner of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Welcome to both of you. I'm sorry for those technical difficulties. Both of you will have five minutes for your opening remarks, and then we will go into a round of questioning.
I will start with Dr. Christian, president of African Scholars Initiative.