I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 98 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. Members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. Members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
To prevent disruptive audio feedback incidents during our meeting, we kindly ask that all participants keep their earpieces away from the microphones. I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), the committee commences consideration of the request by five members of the committee to undertake a study of the reclassification and transfer of Luka Magnotta and other federal offenders.
I will now open the floor for debate.
Mr. Caputo.