Good morning, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Thank you for joining us.
Welcome, members, to the third meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to the motion we adopted last Thursday, September 18, the committee is meeting today to study Canada-United States border management.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, in accordance with the Standing Orders. Members may participate in person or remotely via Zoom.
The clerk, who is sitting in for Mr. Wilson, and I will manage the speaking order as best we can to enable a constructive and useful discussion. Thank you, as always, for your patience and understanding.
I would now like to welcome our distinguished witnesses.
From the Canada Border Services Agency, we have Jennifer Lutfallah, vice-president, commercial and trade branch, and Aaron McCrorie, vice-president, intelligence and enforcement.
From the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, we have Shannon Grainger, senior assistant deputy minister, portfolio affairs and communications, and Mike McGuire, director general, international and border policy.
From the Privy Council Office, we have Gerard Peets, deputy commissioner, Canada’s fight against fentanyl.
Lastly, we have three representatives from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Assistant Commissioner Derek Santosuosso, Chief Superintendent Jamie McGowan and Sean McGillis, executive director, federal policing.
What we'll do now is have four of the witnesses each present a five-minute opening speech, which will be followed by a series of questions and answers directed by members of Parliament.
Mrs. DeBellefeuille, you raised your hand. Do you wish to speak?