Good morning, everyone.
Welcome to the second meeting of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and our consideration of Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway transportation), pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, October 29, 2007.
In order to open up the meeting and allow for questions and answers, I am calling clause 1 of Bill C-8, thereby permitting members to hold general discussion and ask our witnesses questions. It's just a formality to do that.
Joining us today we have the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, who will introduce Bill C-8 and answer questions.
I welcome you and ask you to proceed.