Good morning, everyone. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), our study on Canada's Arctic foreign policy will continue.
I just want to welcome all our guests here today. Thank you very much for participating and giving us a briefing on what is going on.
I just want to start over on my left. We have Sylvain Lachance, executive director, regulatory services and quality assurance, marine safety and security, from the Department of Transport. Welcome, sir. Thank you for being here.
Then we have Laureen Kinney, who is the associate assistant deputy minister, safety and security group, from the Department of Transport. Welcome as well.
Next to them is Jody Thomas, who is the deputy commissioner, operations, of the Canadian Coast Guard, with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Welcome, Jody.
And then next to Jody is Jacqueline Gonçalves, who is director general, maritime service directorate, Canadian Coast Guard.
Last but not least, we have Renée Sauvé, who is the director of global marine and northern affairs, international affairs directorate, with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
So welcome to all of you.
I believe we're going to start with you, Ms. Kinney, for your opening statement, and then we'll go to Ms. Thomas for your opening statement. Then we will go around the room for the next hour or so to ask some questions.
Ms. Kinney, welcome. Thank you for being here. We'll turn the floor over to you. You have 10 minutes.