I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting 121 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. I remind participants of the following points. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair. Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or on Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best as we can.
We're undertaking today the study on Russian interference and disinformation campaigns in Canada. I apologize to the committee, because the notice went out this morning. While it is valid according to the rules, it's not best practice. It had been my intention to send it out on Friday, but due to an error on my part it didn't happen, so I apologize.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on September 19, 2024, the committee is starting its study of Russian interference and disinformation campaigns in Canada.
I now welcome our witnesses for the first hour. From the Russian Canadian Democratic Alliance we have Yuriy Novodvorskiy, founder and administrator, and Guillaume Sirois, counsel. From the Ukrainian Canadian Congress we have Alexandra Chyczij, president.
I now invite Mr. Novodvorskiy and Mr. Sirois to make an opening statement of up to five minutes. Please go ahead.