I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 109 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.
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 use two cards: Yellow is a 30-second warning, and red is “time's up”. I'll try not to interrupt you mid-sentence.
Now, I would like to welcome the witnesses who are with us for the first hour today. From the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, we have Greig Sproule, vice-president, tolls and tariffs. He is with us by video conference. From Cenovus Energy Inc., we have Jon McKenzie, president and chief executive officer, also by video conference.
You'll have up to five minutes for opening statements.
I'll start with you, Mr. Sproule. The floor is yours. You have five minutes.