I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 100 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the committee is resuming its study of Canada's electricity grid and network.
Since today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of all.
Before we begin, I would like to ask all members and other in-person participants to consult the cards on the table for guidelines to prevent audio feedback incidents.
Please take note of the following preventative measures in place to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. Only use an approved black earpiece. The former grey earpieces must no longer be used. Keep your earpiece away from all microphones at all times. When you're not using your earpiece, please place it face down on the sticker placed on the table for this purpose.
Thank you for your co-operation.
By way of Zoom reminders, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair. Additionally, taking screenshots or photos of your screen is not permitted. In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I'm informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of this meeting.
Before I begin, I want to go to Mr. Angus, and then I'll begin with the witnesses.
Go ahead, Mr. Angus.