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44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 15, 2024
The Chair (Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Lib.))
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I call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 102 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders, and therefore members are attending in person in the room as well as remotely by using the Zoom application. I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the members as well as the witnesses. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. You may speak in the official language of your choice. Although this room is equipped with a powerful audio system, feedback events can occur. These can be extremely harmful to the interpreters and can cause serious injuries. The most common cause of sound feedback is an earpiece worn too close to a microphone. With regard to a speaking list, the clerk will kindly see to it that we have a roster of questions. Today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, the committee will resume its study of Canada's approach to Africa. I would like to welcome our distinguished witnesses. We have with us today, as individuals, Mr. David Black, who is a professor at Dalhousie University, and Mr. Christopher Roberts, who is a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. We're also pleased to have with us the president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Council on Africa, Mr. Nola Kianza. You will each have five minutes to give your opening remarks. Please do look over at me every once in a while, because I will indicate when you should wrap up as soon as possible, not only when you're giving your opening remarks but also when the members are asking you questions. I believe we will start with Mr. Black. Mr. Black, the floors is yours. You have five minutes.
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