 I want to thank International IDEA for convening this global coalition for democracy today. Canada is honored to be the chair of IDEA for 2022 at this moment of opportunity. IDEA plays a key role in strengthening democracy through partnership, analysis and action. As chair, Canada will work to strengthen this important organization and the democratic principles it supports. This forum comes at a very relevant time. For more than a decade, the challenges facing democracies have been growing. Increasingly, authoritarian models are being put forward as alternatives to democracies. It is time for democratic governments and our partners to together show that democracy is strong and that democracy can deliver better lives. Humility should be our starting point. No democratic government gets it right all the time. But while there is no perfect democratic model, there are some sound baselines. They include respect for human rights, adherence to the rule of law and the primacy of free, fair and inclusive elections. Canada is looking forward to participating in the Summit for Democracy. The Summit has already created momentum by bringing together democratic countries and stakeholders to strengthen cooperation. This cooperation will be crucial to our success in the coming year of action. We look forward to working with you. It's a pleasure. Thank you.