Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Elcock, Mr. Judd, first of all, I want to say that I'm substituting today for Irwin Cotler, who unfortunately is unable to be here. He was anxious to remind both of you gentlemen of the difficulty of the job you do--and I'm sure you have had some challenges--but also to underscore the importance of public confidence in the CSIS organization.
As a former chair of this committee, I understand the difficulties and challenges you have. My question is pretty simple. Do you believe that any of the activities or actions of CSIS in any way contributed to Mr. Arar's unfortunate and illegal removal from this country and his torture? I would like both of you gentlemen to answer that question.