Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will read my motion. The committee received notice on February 15, 2013.
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee hear officials from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, no later than on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in relation to the shipment of highly enriched uranium from Chalk River to South Carolina.
I hope that my colleagues will support my motion.
We know that this high-priority mission is of special concern because it is the first time that authorities have attempted to truck highly enriched uranium in liquid form. We know there are many risks attached to the transport of this material. We know there is a risk that a chain reaction of fissioning atoms could cause the rupture of the tank transporting it, releasing the solution into the environment and endangering the health of those nearby. So it's of great concern to us to ensure that this transport is done in a safe and secure way. We would ask that both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. appear before committee so that we can ensure that the proper security measures have been taken.
We also know that civil society has asked for assurance that it's done safely.
Thank you.