I realize not everyone is here, but I'd like to bring this meeting to order anyway. We are the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, meeting number 34, and we're continuing our study of contraband tobacco.
Because of the events in the House of Commons and the votes that have taken place, this will be an abbreviated session. I'll be hoping that opening remarks, which generally take about 10 minutes--and you can still take 10 minutes if you wish, as witnesses, to do that, but it may allow for more opportunities for questions and comments if you can condense your remarks somewhat.
What we're going to do is allow the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to go first, then the Assembly of First Nations, the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, the Centre for Nation Building, and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. That's the order you have come up with yourselves.
I would appreciate it if you would introduce yourself before you begin your remarks and just explain what your position is within your organization.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake can go ahead and start. Thank you.
Go ahead, sir.