I call this meeting to order.
This is the meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. This is our 42nd meeting, and today is October 23, 2009. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we're studying the state of organized crime.
To those who are here as witnesses, first of all, welcome to all of you.
You may know that we've been conducting this study since the spring of this year. We've been in Vancouver and we've heard witnesses in Ottawa, and we're looking forward to hearing the unique perspective that you bring to the table on this issue from the east coast.
Without further ado, we'll begin.
Who is speaking on behalf of the Halifax Regional Police? Chief Beazley?