I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 126 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. I would like to 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 you're participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted on October 22, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of electoral interference and criminal activities in Canada by agents of the Government of India.
I would like to now welcome our witnesses today.
From the Privy Council Office, we have Nathalie Drouin, deputy clerk of the Privy Council Office and national security and intelligence adviser to the Prime Minister.
From the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, we have Daniel Rogers, director.
From the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, we have David Morrison, deputy minister of foreign affairs.
From the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, we have Tricia Geddes, associate deputy minister.
From the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, we have Michael Duheme, commissioner.
Thank you all for being here today on short notice. I understand Ms. Drouin will be leaving in the coming days, so it was really great that we could fit you all in on this date.
It has been agreed that Ms. Drouin will make an opening statement on behalf of the entire panel.
I yield the floor to you, Ms. Drouin. Go ahead, please.