Good morning, committee members. We certainly have a full house.
Welcome, everyone.
The clerk has advised me that we have a quorum.
Those appearing online have been sound tested. Those who will be participating have been cleared that they're fine.
Before we begin, I want to remind all members appearing today to follow the procedure of only using the black headset. Keep it away from the microphone and at the appropriate position to prevent hearing damage to the interpreters, and keep it face down when you are not using it.
Today our meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. As you know, this is meeting number 113 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
For those appearing virtually, as well as in the room, you have the choice of speaking in the official language of your choice. Interpretation service is available in the room using your headset. For those appearing virtually, please click on the globe icon at the bottom of your screen and choose the official language of your choice. If there is an interruption in interpretation services, please raise your hand, and I will suspend while it is being clarified.
As well, I want to remind all members to please direct your questions and comments through me, the chair, and wait until I recognize you by name.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on February 26, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of the subject matter of supplementary estimates (C) for 2023-2024, and the main estimates for 2024-2025.
I would like to welcome our witness, Minister Sean Fraser.
Welcome Mr. Minister.
Attending with the minister are Nadine Leblanc, interim chief financial officer and senior vice-president, policy; as well as Kelly Gillis, deputy minister; office of infrastructure Canada.
Mr. Minister, you have five minutes to make opening comments, and then we will open the floor to questions.