Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, witnesses, for coming here today and sharing some of your stories. Certainly this is an issue we've talked a lot about at committee. It's great to actually have you here to answer some questions. It's taken an emotional toll, obviously, on you guys and on your families, as you described.
The protest held in Mississauga really brought this issue to light. I was pleased to visit with you guys there. I'm told I was the first politician of any level to come there. That was great, but the courage and bravery you guys showed there for your entire community and other students is the reason, really, we're here today.
What encouraged you to begin speaking publicly on your situation?
Maybe we could start with Balbir.