Good morning, colleagues.
I think we have a quorum.
I call to order this meeting of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, pursuant to the motion adopted by the standing committee.
With respect to our study on the Canada-China human rights bilateral dialogue, I would invite to the table witnesses we have scheduled to appear before us today: the Honourable Sergio Marchi, president of the Canada China Business Council, and Mr. Paul Evans, co-CEO and chairman of the executive committee of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Welcome to the committee, gentlemen. I think you're both experienced witnesses—in fact one of you is a former member of a parliamentary committee—so you know how this works. We welcome you both warmly. I think you're probably aware of the context of our study, which we will soon be wrapping up, on these matters.
Both of you have a period for presentation, followed by questions. Which of you would like to begin?
Please go ahead, Mr. Evans.