I call this meeting to order.
Before we get going, I would like agreement to adopt the committee budget for the study of Bill S-5. You've received it in your inboxes. Is there any objection?
There seems to be unanimous consent. It's done.
In accordance with our routine motion, I would like to inform committee members that sound quality checks have been successfully completed. We are therefore ready to begin our meeting.
During the first hour, we will hear from Ms. Sylvia Plain, environmental consultant; Mr. Joseph Castrilli and Ms. Fe de Leon, Canadian Environmental Law Association; Ms. Justyna Laurie‑Lean, vice-president, environmental and regulatory affairs, Mining Association of Canada; as well as Mr. Jean Piette, chairman of the board, Quebec Business Council on the Environment.
Each group will have three minutes to make their opening remarks. We will then move on to the rounds of questions.
We will start with Ms. Sylvia Plain; you have the floor for three minutes.