Good morning, everyone.
To our witnesses, our apologies for the delay. When the bells ring, members of Parliament pay attention. We've done our duty. We're now ready to go and I will call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 20 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
I'll start by acknowledging that we are meeting on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin people.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. Members and witnesses participating virtually may speak in the official language of their choice. At the bottom of the screen, you will find that choice of floor, English or French.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motions adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 17, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of the rise of ideologically motivated violent extremism in Canada.
With us today by video conference is Brandon Rigato, lead research assistant on hate and extremism in Canada, from Carleton University. We also have with us Dr. David Morin, from the Université de Sherbrooke, who is co-chair of the UNESCO Chair in Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism.
Up to five minutes will be given to opening remarks, after which we will proceed with questions.
Mr. Rigato, I now invite you to make your opening remarks. The floor is yours, sir.