I call the meeting back to order.
I would like to welcome our witnesses.
We have Magdalena Dembińska, full professor in the department of political science at the Université de Montréal, appearing as an individual by video conference. We are also hearing from Jeff Sahadeo, professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University, and Natalie Sabanadze, senior research fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House. Ms. Sabanadze is also participating by video conference.
You will have a maximum of five minutes for your presentation, which will be followed by a round of questions.
Ms. Dembińska, the floor is yours.