I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number nine of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights. Today we will be continuing our study on human rights in Ukraine and Russia.
I have a few comments to make before I introduce the witnesses. I don't think I need to remind everyone that the COVID directives issued by the Board of Internal Economy remain in effect. Further, all participants should know that translation is available through the globe icon at the bottom of their screen. When there is 30 seconds left in your speaking time, I'll give you a warning.
I'd like to welcome all of the witnesses who have taken the time to join us today, both in person and virtually.
We have four witnesses on this panel. We have Chile Eboe-Osuji, professor at the Lincoln Alexander school of law at Ryerson University and at the University of Windsor. We also have, in person, Paul Robinson, a professor at the University of Ottawa. Appearing virtually is James K. Stewart, retired deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Finally, we have, in person, Eugene Czolij, NGO Ukraine-2050 president and honorary consul of Ukraine in Montreal.
Welcome.
I will now open the floor to our witnesses for their five-minute statements. I will begin with those of you who are joining us virtually, followed by those of you who are with us in the committee room.
With that, I will turn it over to Mr. Eboe-Osuji to begin.