I'd like to call this meeting to order. This is the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, meeting number 38. Today we are going to hear witnesses in review of the witness protection program.
We would like to welcome three members of the RCMP, and also, from the Department of Justice, Mr. William Bartlett, to give us any comments or analysis as the meeting progresses.
Assistant Commissioner Souccar, I believe you are prepared to make an opening statement. You can introduce your colleagues and go ahead and make whatever remarks you wish to make.
Welcome to this committee. We appreciate your coming on this very important issue. Please go ahead.