Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 25 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
I will start by acknowledging that I am meeting from Treaty 1 territory and the homeland of the Métis 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. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of the floor, English or French.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motions adopted by the committee on Thursday, March 3, 2022, the committee is resuming its assessment of Canada’s security posture in relation to Russia.
With us today by video conference we have Dr. Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University, as an individual. From the Centre for International Governance Innovation, we have Aaron Shull, managing director, and Dr. Wesley Wark, senior fellow.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Welcome to you all. I now invite Dr. Christian Leuprecht to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.
Sir, the floor is yours, whenever you grab it.