I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 136 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, and I'd 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 participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we are able.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on November 21, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of the impacts of President-elect Donald Trump's announced measures on border security and migration.
I'd like to sincerely welcome our esteemed guests today. Thank you for honouring us with your time. We know, certainly, that Canadians are anxious about this topic in particular, and we look forward to your comments and your feedback.
Today we have with us, from the Canada Border Services Agency, Erin O'Gorman, president, and Aaron McCrorie, vice-president, intelligence and enforcement.
Welcome.
We also have, from the RCMP, Michael Duheme, commissioner, and Mathieu Bertrand, director general, serious and organized crime and border integrity.
Welcome.
I now invite Ms. O'Gorman to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.
Ms. O'Gorman, go right ahead.