Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 40 of the House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
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In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Please join me in welcoming the witnesses who are appearing this morning as we continue our study of international disability-inclusive education.
From CARE Canada, we have Nidhi Bansal, director, program quality and impact; and Mohammed Emrul Hasan, chief programs officer. From Humanity and Inclusion Canada, we have Anne Delorme, executive director; and Julia McGeown, director, inclusive education. From Plan International Canada Inc., we have Lindsay Glassco, president and chief executive officer; and Peter Simms, senior education adviser. From Right To Play International, we have Susan McIsaac, president and chief executive officer; and Tracey Evans, director, global partnerships. From Save the Children Canada, we have Danny Glenwright, president and chief executive officer; and Sarah Moorcroft, senior education adviser. From World Vision Canada, we have Michael Messenger, president and chief executive officer; and Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore, policy adviser.
Thank you all for being with us today.
You will each have a maximum of five minutes for your remarks, after which we will move to questions with members of the subcommittee. I will let you know when you have one minute left.
We will begin with CARE Canada. Thank you for agreeing to appear.
Ms. Bansal and Mr. Hasan, the floor is yours for five minutes. Please proceed.