Good morning, everybody.
Welcome to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Welcome, everyone. I hope you're having a good week so far.
I will begin by letting witnesses who are joining us here in the room know that, when the translation earpiece is not in use, they should place it on the sticker in front of them to protect the health and well-being of our translators.
I want to inform the committee that all the witnesses have completed the required connection tests before the meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee is commencing a study of the federal government's electric vehicle policies. As colleagues know, this is a motion we passed a couple of weeks ago following a set of announcements that came from the government.
We have a few witnesses here with us today in the room. From the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, we have Tim Reuss, president and chief executive officer, and Charles Bernard, chief economist. From Clean Energy Canada, we have Rachel Doran. From Electric Mobility Canada, we have Daniel Breton, president and chief executive officer.
For witnesses who are representing one organization, you will have up to of five minutes for your introductory remarks, following which there will be a line of questioning from the members of various political parties seated before you today.
I look forward to having a productive conversation.
With that, Mr. Reuss, I will pass the floor to you for up to five minutes.