I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 106 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.
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'll be using two cards, one to give you a warning when you have 30 seconds left, and the other, the red card, when time's up. I will try not to interrupt you mid-sentence.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses who are with us today.
We have, from the Canada West Foundation, Dr. Colleen Collins, vice-president, by video conference; from Clean Energy Canada, Evan Pivnick, program manager, clean energy; from the David Suzuki Foundation, Stephen Thomas, clean energy manager; from Energy for a Secure Future, Shannon Joseph, chair; and from Environmental Defence Canada, Keith Brooks, programs director, by video conference.
You'll have up to five minutes for your opening remarks.
We will begin with Dr. Collins, from the Canada West Foundation.
The floor is yours.