We now resume the meeting.
I would like to welcome our next panel of witnesses.
We have two officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. First, we have Bob Rae, ambassador and permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, who is appearing by video conference. We also have Matthieu Kimmell, director of the humanitarian policy division.
You each have a maximum of five minutes for your opening remarks. Afterwards, committee members will ask you a series of questions.
Welcome, Mr. Rae. Go ahead with your opening remarks.