I call the meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone.
Thank you very much for attending the meeting this morning.
We are pleased to welcome the Honourable David Emerson, who kindly accepted the committee's invitation. Mr. Emerson, thank you for coming to answer the various questions that the members will want to ask you this morning.
We will also be hearing from Murad Al-Katib. He is in Regina, Saskatchewan, and is joining us by videoconference.
Good morning, Mr. Al-Katib. Thank you very much for joining us.