Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd like to begin by thanking all the witnesses for being with us today.
Before I begin my questions, I want to mention to the committee that, at 12:55 today, the clerk sent out my notice of motion to all MPs in this committee. I'd like for us to discuss a draft report on June 22, a day that has already been set aside for committee business. I don't want to discuss this any further today. We can discuss it further on a committee business day so as to not take any further time away from the witnesses.
I'll continue on with my question.
My first question is for Mr. Dagenais, from the Montreal Port Authority.
The Port of Montreal is the biggest port in eastern Canada. It contributes to an ecosystem of 6,300 companies and represents 19,000 jobs.
Can you tell us how much of a decline in marine transportation operations Montreal has experienced?
Also, can you tell us how many people have lost their jobs at the Montreal Port Authority since the pandemic began?