Thanks very much, Mr. Chair.
I too would like to make a brief statement, if I could.
I want to first thank my colleagues for their thoughtful and strong and supportive statements. MP Chambers took the words out of my mouth. I was going to say that we disagree on so much here at this committee and in the House and in public discourse, but this is something that we're all united on. It is so important. I think it means a lot to Canadians. They want to see us united on this issue.
I'm of Ukrainian descent. My grandparents, like so many people of Ukrainian descent, risked their lives and lost loved ones to that desire for freedom and independence. Of course, those with Ukrainian ancestry are touched by this very personally today, but I think this is something that concerns all of us and touches all of us. That's what we've heard from the comments here today from all members.
It touches us because we see a free and independent country being invaded unjustly and because of the humanitarian crisis. I think this is a threat to the international rules-based order that protects all of us. What we're seeing today is a threat to not only Ukraine but also to the rest of Europe and our allies and Canada. That's why I think it's so important that we take the steps necessary to make sure that Vladimir Putin doesn't win and that Ukraine is free and democratic and independent. I thank all members for their thoughtful statements.
With that, Chair, I'd like to move to my questions, if I may.
There has been quite a bit said and reported on with regard to the funding of the blockades coming from outside of Canada. Can you talk about FINTRAC's ability to examine or track suspicious transactions originating outside of the country?