I would like to call the meeting to order.
I'm going to welcome our witnesses, along with their legal counsel.
I would ask that the cameras leave, now that the meeting has been called to order.
Before we start, now that the cameras are gone, as you know, there are some legal things happening over this particular issue. I will tell you in advance that I will not allow any questions that deal with whether there was a breach of contract on behalf of the City of Ottawa with regard to the O-Train. That is before the courts, and that will not be a question I will allow. As for the others, we'll take them one at a time, and at that point we'll rule.
I would like to start by having our guests identify themselves. You can introduce yourselves. Counsel can introduce themselves as well, for both parties, so they know who you are. Welcome to Parliament Hill, and welcome to this committee.
I've also asked the witnesses, if they wish, to give a brief statement, and then we will go directly to questions from different parties.
Who would like to be first, and who would like to introduce? Maybe we'll have Mr. Wouters. You're more familiar with this.