I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 103 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, June 6, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Before we begin, I would ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines written on the updated cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. You will also notice the QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I would like to remind participants of the following points.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair.
Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
I would also like to welcome Aimée Belmore, our analyst, who is replacing Sarah Dodsworth.
Welcome.
I also will be using these two cards: The yellow is a 30-second warning, and a red one means the time is up. I'll try not to interrupt you mid-sentence.
Now I would like to welcome our witnesses who are with us for the first hour today. From Environmental Defence Canada, we have Julia Levin, senior climate and energy program manager, by video conference, and from the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer, and Jason Stanton, adviser and analyst.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.