I call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here on this Tuesday, November 18. Welcome to meeting number 13 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the House order of reference of October 23, the committee is meeting to consider Bill C‑12, an act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures.
I would now like to welcome the two witnesses for the first hour of this meeting. From the Canadian Bankers Association, we have Michael Donavan, chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Group; and Hartland Elcock, assistant general counsel and vice-president.
Welcome, Mr. Elcock and Mr. Donovan.
Mr. Elcock, you have five minutes for your opening remarks.