Welcome back, colleagues.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of our new witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. If you are appearing by Zoom, at the bottom of the screen you can select the appropriate channel for your interpretation, and it's similar for witnesses in the room. I would advise you to set up your interpretation, if you have not already done so, as committee members can ask questions to you in either of our official languages.
I will attempt to let you know when you have about a minute left in your remarks, and you have five minutes to make your remarks. All comments should be addressed through the chair.
I'd like to proceed with welcoming our witnesses for the second panel.
We have Dr. Lisa Kaida, associate professor with McMaster University. We have Karen Kobussen, chief executive officer of the Saskatoon West Business Association. Then, appearing on Zoom, we have Alina Murad, director of federal government relations with The Refugee Centre. Welcome to you all.
We will begin our round of opening remarks with Dr. Kaida.