Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would now like to move the motion that I gave notice of on September 19, 2023, and which I also submitted to the subcommittee, so it can be formally adopted by the committee. I will start reading it out and you can stop me when you wish, if you think I do not have to read the whole thing since you all received it by email.
It reads as follows:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the modernization of the regulatory framework and the convergence of wired and wireless products to ensure that future decisions are informed by robust data and recommendations for the benefit of all consumers in terms of accessibility and affordability; that it examine this convergence with relevant stakeholders and what they can enable through technological advancements such as 5G, fibre optics, Wi‑Fi 6, and many others; that it examine the need for ubiquitous connectivity, necessary data transmission speeds, and innovative opportunities for businesses and consumers in Canada and internationally; that it scrutinize the operating costs of these technologies and the maintenance of so‑called critical infrastructure; that it examine [this is a government amendment] the need for resilience in the face of climate change; that it specifically investigate unused spectrum in more remote and rural areas as well as deployment targets; that it examine the need to expand mobile connectivity to improve public safety [this is another government amendment], particularly along roads and highways; that it examine telecommunications tower construction programs and infrastructure deployment financing; that the Committee allocate a minimum of 6 meetings for conducting this study and that it report its findings and recommendations to the House.