I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 99 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 members and others participating in person 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 are not using your earpiece, place it down on the sticker placed on the table for this purpose.
Thank you all for your co-operation.
Here are some Zoom reminders. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. 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 am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of this meeting.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for the study today.
First, from ATCO, we have Dale Friesen, senior vice-president of corporate affairs and chief government affairs officer. From the Canadian Gas Association, we have Timothy Egan, president and chief executive officer. From the Canadian Nuclear Association, we have John Gorman, president and chief executive officer. From the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, we have Vittoria Bellissimo, president and chief executive officer, by video conference. From Electricity Canada, we have Francis Bradley, president and chief executive officer. Finally, from Electro-Federation Canada, we have Carol McGlogan, president and chief executive officer, and Frederick Morency, vice-president of sustainability, strategic initiatives and innovation.
Up to five minutes will be given to each of you for opening remarks. After that, we will proceed with rounds of questions. I will be using yellow and red cards. Yellow is a 30-second warning, and red means that time is up. If you're mid-sentence, I'll let you complete your sentence.
We will begin with Mr. Friesen from ATCO.
You have five minutes for your opening statement.