Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 26 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
I will start by acknowledging that I am meeting on Treaty 1 territory and the home of the Métis nation.
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 floor, English or French.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), 108(2) and the motion adopted on Tuesday, March 22, the committee will commence consideration of the main estimates for 2022-23 and the subject matter of the supplementary estimates (C) 2021-22.
I now call vote 1 under the Canada Border Services Agency.
With us today we have the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, and officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Correctional Service of Canada, the Parole Board of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Welcome to all.
Welcome, Minister. You have the floor for opening remarks whenever you're ready to begin, sir.