Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, April 21, 2016, we have before us an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding inflicting torture, Bill C-C-242.
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome some members who are substituting this morning and haven't been with us before. Ms. Stubbs is here, and Mr. McCauley, Ms. Hardcastle, and Mr. Rusnak. It's nice to have all of you here. I'm sure you will very much enjoy our witness, Mr. Fragiskatos.
Mr. Fragiskatos, it's a pleasure to have you here as well, although you subbed on the committee before. We're very excited to hear from you on your bill. I'll invite you to make opening statements.