Welcome back, everyone, to hour two of our immigration committee today.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the new witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
On Zoom, at the bottom of your screen, you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation: English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I would like to remind witnesses that committee members may ask questions in either French or English. If you will need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece and select the listening channel you need in advance in order to take full advantage of the time allotted for questions and answers.
I will also do my best to let you know when you have one minute left.
This is a reminder that all comments should be directed through the chair.
I would now like to formally welcome our witnesses.
From HVACR Workers of Ontario, UA Local 787, I'd like to warmly welcome Mr. Andrew Tarr, business manager and financial secretary. Welcome.
From L’Hirondelle, Welcoming and Integration Services for Immigrants, we welcome Manel Rekik, general director, who is appearing by video conference.
From U15 Canada, we have James Hammond, director of public affairs. You are warmly welcomed as well.
Each one of you will have up to five minutes to give opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
I'm now going to begin with Mr. Tarr.
I invite you, Mr. Tarr, to start your opening statements for five minutes. Your time begins now.